US Bridges

Tingley RD over Whippany River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile N. of JCT Nj 24 · Structure no. 1400669

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,359
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tingley RD over Whippany River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tingley RD over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTingley RD
CrossesWhippany River
Location0.1 Mile N. of JCT Nj 24
Coordinates40.79085, -74.5508
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2023)
Projected traffic1,658 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Tingley RD over Whippany River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tingley RD over Whippany 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tingley RD over Whippany River carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tingley RD over Whippany River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tingley RD over Whippany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.