US Bridges

Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.21 MI West of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1400832

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,897
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,897 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,196 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBerkshire Valley R
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.21 MI West of Nj 15
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.93119, -74.59478
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,897 (2023)
Projected traffic7,196 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway River carry?

About 5,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Berkshire Valley R over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.