US Bridges

Washington Valley over Whippany River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.2MI NW US202&NJ124 JCT · Structure no. 1400684

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,619
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Valley over Whippany River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Valley over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 2,619 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Valley
CrossesWhippany River
Location2.2MI NW US202&NJ124 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.80411, -74.52121
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,619 (2023)
Projected traffic3,195 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 Washington Valley over Whippany River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Valley over Whippany 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 Washington Valley over Whippany River carry?

About 2,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Valley over Whippany River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Valley over Whippany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.