US Bridges

CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 6.78 MI North of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1400929

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,929
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 9,929 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,115 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR699(BERKS Val R)
CrossesSo. Branch Russia Brook
Location6.78 MI North of Nj 15
RouteCounty Highway 699
Coordinates41.00775, -74.5171
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia 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 CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia Brook carry?

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

How long is CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR699(BERKS Val R) over So. Branch Russia Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.