US Bridges

Roxiticus Road over N Br Raritan River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.0 Mi. South of Nj Rt 24 · Structure no. 1400639

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,598
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roxiticus Road over N Br Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Roxiticus Road over N Br Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoxiticus Road
CrossesN Br Raritan River
Location1.0 Mi. South of Nj Rt 24
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75998, -74.63512
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2023)
Projected traffic3,170 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roxiticus Road over N Br Raritan River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Roxiticus Road over N Br 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 Roxiticus Road over N Br Raritan River carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roxiticus Road over N Br Raritan River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Roxiticus Road over N Br Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.