US Bridges

Morris Ave over Beaver Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.4MI SE I-80&CR513 JCT · Structure no. 1400914

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,181
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Ave over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Ave over Beaver Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,181 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,762 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Ave
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.4MI SE I-80&CR513 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90621, -74.49712
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,181 (2023)
Projected traffic8,762 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$136,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Ave over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Ave over Beaver Brook carry?

About 7,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morris Ave over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Ave over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.