US Bridges

Ironia Road over Black River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1 MI E Pleasant Hill Road · Structure no. 1400742

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ironia Road over Black River is a concrete culvert carrying Ironia Road over Black River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,603 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,396 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIronia Road
CrossesBlack River
Location1 MI E Pleasant Hill Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.83528, -74.64461
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,603 (2023)
Projected traffic4,396 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ironia Road over Black River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ironia Road over Black 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 Ironia Road over Black River carry?

About 3,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ironia Road over Black River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ironia Road over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.