US Bridges

Whitehead Road over Whippany River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.5MI W US202&NJ124 JCT · Structure no. 1400681

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
862
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehead Road over Whippany River is a concrete frame carrying Whitehead Road over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 862 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehead Road
CrossesWhippany River
Location2.5MI W US202&NJ124 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79683, -74.52987
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2023)
Projected traffic1,052 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehead Road over Whippany River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehead Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Whitehead Road over Whippany River carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitehead Road over Whippany River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehead Road over Whippany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.