Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 1.97 Miles North of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1400840
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,577
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River is a steel truss - thru carrying Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 9,577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,686 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River 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 Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River carry?
About 9,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Berkshire Valleyrd over Rockaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.