US Bridges

Inamere Road over Whippany River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.4MI NW US202&CR617 JCT · Structure no. 1400790

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,480
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inamere Road over Whippany River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Inamere Road over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,806 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInamere Road
CrossesWhippany River
Location1.4MI NW US202&CR617 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.81273, -74.50516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2023)
Projected traffic1,806 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Inamere Road over Whippany River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inamere Road over Whippany 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Inamere Road over Whippany River carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inamere Road over Whippany River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Inamere Road over Whippany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.