US Bridges

Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · .2 M N of Old Chester RD · Structure no. 1400653

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook is a concrete frame carrying Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Chase Road
CrossesPeapack Brook
Location.2 M N of Old Chester RD
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75455, -74.6807
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2023)
Projected traffic387 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook 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 Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Chase Road over Peapack Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.