Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River
PoorPosted for loadMorris County, New Jersey · 0.50 Mi. NW of JCT Nj 24 · Structure no. 1400722
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,869
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,869 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River carry?
About 1,869 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ironia RD over N.Branch Raritan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.