Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake
PoorMorris County, New Jersey · 0.5MI SW of I-80&NJ53 JCT · Structure no. 1400935
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lenape Island Road over Indian Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.