US Bridges

Meriden Road over Hibernia Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 150 East of CR 513 · Structure no. 1400903

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,167
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriden Road over Hibernia Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meriden Road over Hibernia Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,865 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeriden Road
CrossesHibernia Brook
Location150 East of CR 513
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9304, -74.48697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,167 (2023)
Projected traffic3,865 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriden Road over Hibernia Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meriden 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 Meriden Road over Hibernia Brook carry?

About 3,167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Meriden Road over Hibernia Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Meriden Road over Hibernia Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.