US Bridges

W Central Ave over Rockaway River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI S of CO 642 · Structure no. 1400999

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,922
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Central Ave over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Central Ave over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,345 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Central Ave
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.25 MI S of CO 642
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90386, -74.58996
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,922 (2023)
Projected traffic2,345 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 W Central Ave over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Central Ave over Rockaway River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Central Ave over Rockaway River carry?

About 1,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Central Ave over Rockaway River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Central Ave over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.