US Bridges

Weldon RD over Trib to Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 150 Ft W of Russia Road · Structure no. 1400934

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,079
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weldon RD over Trib to Rockaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weldon RD over Trib to Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 125 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 4,079 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,977 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWeldon RD
CrossesTrib to Rockaway River
Location150 Ft W of Russia Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.0212, -74.5366
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,079 (2023)
Projected traffic4,977 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weldon RD over Trib to Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Weldon RD over Trib to 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Weldon RD over Trib to Rockaway River carry?

About 4,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Weldon RD over Trib to Rockaway River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Weldon RD over Trib to Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.