US Bridges

Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .02 MI North of CR 513 · Structure no. 1400878

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,515
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 105 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 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 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,068 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeggins Road
CrossesHibernia Brook
Location.02 MI North of CR 513
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95004, -74.49672
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,515 (2023)
Projected traffic3,068 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook carry?

About 2,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Meggins Road over Hibernia Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.