US Bridges

St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .3 Miles E of Cty RTE 617 · Structure no. 1400642

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,219
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,219 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSt.Bernards Road
CrossesPeapack Brook
Location.3 Miles E of Cty RTE 617
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73419, -74.66936
Functional classUrban 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
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,219 (2023)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$151,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook 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 St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook carry?

About 1,219 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns St.Bernards Road over Peapack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.