US Bridges

Russia Road over Russia Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.1 Miles West of CR 699 · Structure no. 1400948

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russia Road over Russia Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russia Road over Russia Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRussia Road
CrossesRussia Brook
Location2.1 Miles West of CR 699
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02518, -74.53564
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russia Road over Russia Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russia 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Russia Road over Russia Brook carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Russia Road over Russia Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Russia Road over Russia Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.