US Bridges

CO513-E Blckwll ST over Rockaway River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI East of Rt 46 JCT · Structure no. 1401015

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,874
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO513-E Blckwll ST over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying CO513-E Blckwll ST over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 43 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 20,874 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,471 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO513-E Blckwll ST
CrossesRockaway River
Location1.1 MI East of Rt 46 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 513
Coordinates40.88533, -74.54694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,874 (2023)
Projected traffic25,471 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$393,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO513-E Blckwll ST over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CO513-E Blckwll ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CO513-E Blckwll ST over Rockaway River carry?

About 20,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO513-E Blckwll ST over Rockaway River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns CO513-E Blckwll ST over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.