US Bridges

Ford Road over Beaver Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.5MI NE of I-80 Exit 37 · Structure no. 1400907

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Road over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ford Road over Beaver Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 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 5,114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,240 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.5MI NE of I-80 Exit 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91227, -74.49407
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,114 (2023)
Projected traffic6,240 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$530,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Ford Road 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 Ford Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 5,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ford Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.