US Bridges

Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · .25 Mi. S. Pleas. Va. RD · Structure no. 1400636

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMosle RD
CrossesN Br Raritan River
Location.25 Mi. S. Pleas. Va. RD
Coordinates40.74724, -74.6332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2023)
Projected traffic302 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mosle RD over N Br Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.