US Bridges

Un School House RD over No Branch Raritan River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI S of Roxit. RD · Structure no. 1400638

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Un School House RD over No Branch Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Un School House RD over No Branch Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUn School House RD
CrossesNo Branch Raritan River
Location0.25 MI S of Roxit. RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75547, -74.63661
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2023)
Projected traffic291 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Un School House RD over No Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Un School House RD over No Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Un School House RD over No Branch Raritan River carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Un School House RD over No Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Un School House RD over No Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.