US Bridges

Savage Road over Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.6MI NW NJ53&CR603 JCT · Structure no. 1400909

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,707
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage Road over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Savage Road over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,707 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,285 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage Road
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.6MI NW NJ53&CR603 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89925, -74.48697
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,707 (2023)
Projected traffic14,285 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Savage Road over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage Road over Rockaway River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Savage Road over Rockaway River carry?

About 11,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Savage Road over Rockaway River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Savage Road over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.