US Bridges

Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .3 Miles S of RTE 46 · Structure no. 1401002

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 100 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 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEmmans Road
CrossesLedgewood Brook
Location.3 Miles S of RTE 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88063, -74.65567
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2023)
Projected traffic3,648 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Emmans Road over Ledgewood Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.