US Bridges

Dolly Bridge Road over India Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 3 Mi. NW of Jct. SR 10 · Structure no. 1400717

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolly Bridge Road over India Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Dolly Bridge Road over India Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDolly Bridge Road
CrossesIndia Brook
Location3 Mi. NW of Jct. SR 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82358, -74.59636
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2023)
Projected traffic154 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolly Bridge Road over India Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolly Bridge Road over India 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dolly Bridge Road over India Brook carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dolly Bridge Road over India Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dolly Bridge Road over India Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.