US Bridges

Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.32 MI NE of Chambln RD · Structure no. 1400956

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,499
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 102 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 12,499 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,251 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkshire Valleyrd
CrossesPequannock River
Location0.32 MI NE of Chambln RD
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.0389, -74.50204
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,499 (2023)
Projected traffic15,251 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock River carry?

About 12,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Berkshire Valleyrd over Pequannock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.