US Bridges

Dover Milton Road over Russia Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.34 Mile North of CR 699 · Structure no. 1400930

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,376
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Milton Road over Russia Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dover Milton Road over Russia Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,119 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDover Milton Road
CrossesRussia Brook
Location1.34 Mile North of CR 699
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.01958, -74.52738
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,376 (2023)
Projected traffic4,119 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dover Milton Road over Russia Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Milton Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dover Milton Road over Russia Brook carry?

About 3,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dover Milton Road over Russia Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Milton Road over Russia Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.