US Bridges

Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.90 Mile South of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1400819

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,919
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,443 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEspanong RD
CrossesLake Hopatcong
Location0.90 Mile South of Nj 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96213, -74.61275
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,919 (2023)
Projected traffic8,443 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong carry?

About 6,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Espanong RD over Lake Hopatcong?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.