US Bridges

Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1 Ml. N. of I-80 Exit 37 · Structure no. 1400987

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFernwood Road
CrossesTrib White Meadow Brook
Location1 Ml. N. of I-80 Exit 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.92041, -74.50393
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2023)
Projected traffic284 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow Brook carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Fernwood Road over Trib White Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.