US Bridges

CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · S of Altenbrand Ave · Structure no. 1400855

Built
1893
132 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,966
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1893, so it is 132 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 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 2,966 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,619 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR616 (windermere)
CrossesWindermere Brook
LocationS of Altenbrand Ave
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92802, -74.63741
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,966 (2023)
Projected traffic3,619 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook carry?

About 2,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR616 (windermere) over Windermere Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.