US Bridges

Park Avenue over Tributary to Black River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .5 Mi. N. of CO Rt. 513 · Structure no. 1400744

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,775
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over Tributary to Black River is a concrete culvert carrying Park Avenue over Tributary to Black River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,386 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesTributary to Black River
Location.5 Mi. N. of CO Rt. 513
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82964, -74.62797
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,775 (2023)
Projected traffic3,386 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over Tributary to Black River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Avenue over Tributary to Black 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over Tributary to Black River carry?

About 2,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over Tributary to Black River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over Tributary to Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.