Righter Road over Black River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 1 Mile SE of Cty RTE 619 · Structure no. 1400748
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,549
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Righter Road over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Righter Road over Black River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 99 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,771 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Righter Road over Black River built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Righter Road over 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Righter Road over Black River carry?
About 5,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Righter Road over Black River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Righter Road over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.