Openaki Road over Den Brook
FairPosted for loadMorris County, New Jersey · 2.75MI W of NJ10&NJ53 JCT · Structure no. 1400779
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,517
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Openaki Road over Den Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Openaki Road over Den Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,517 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,005 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Openaki Road over Den Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Openaki Road over Den 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Openaki Road over Den Brook carry?
About 4,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Openaki Road over Den Brook?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Openaki Road over Den Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.