US Bridges

Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2MI NE of I-80&CR513 JCT · Structure no. 1400904

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 39 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 6 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Beach Glen RD
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location2MI NE of I-80&CR513 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.93143, -74.47959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic189 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver 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 Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver Brook carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beach Glen RD over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.