US Bridges

CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 3.4 MI East CO Rt 513 · Structure no. 1400628

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,686
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,259 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 510 (mendham RD
CrossesN Branch Raritan River
Location3.4 MI East CO Rt 513
RouteCounty Highway 510
Coordinates40.77125, -74.62606
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,686 (2023)
Projected traffic14,259 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$423,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River carry?

About 11,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR 510 (mendham RD over N Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.