US Bridges

Brady Road over Lake Hopatcong

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile West of CR 615 · Structure no. 1400820

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,286
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady Road over Lake Hopatcong is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brady Road over Lake Hopatcong in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 102 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 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 4,286 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,230 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrady Road
CrossesLake Hopatcong
Location0.5 Mile West of CR 615
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9613, -74.62168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,286 (2023)
Projected traffic5,230 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brady Road over Lake Hopatcong built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Brady Road 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 Brady Road over Lake Hopatcong carry?

About 4,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brady Road over Lake Hopatcong?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brady Road over Lake Hopatcong?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.