US Bridges

County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 6.94 MI North of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1400928

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,929
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,929 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,115 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Route 699
CrossesNorth Br. Russia Brook
Location6.94 MI North of Nj 15
RouteCounty Highway 699
Coordinates41.00975, -74.51631
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,929 (2023)
Projected traffic12,115 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook carry?

About 9,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns County Route 699 over North Br. Russia Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.