E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River
PoorMorris County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI E. of CR 513 JCT · Structure no. 1400976
- Built
- 1840
- 185 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,737
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River is a masonry arch - deck carrying E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 185 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 7,737 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,441 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River built?
It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River 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 E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River carry?
About 7,737 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns E.Main St(cr 644) over Rockaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.