US Bridges

North Bergen ST over Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI NW of RT15&46 JCT · Structure no. 1401018

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,702
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bergen ST over Rockaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bergen ST over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 115 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 5,702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,958 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Bergen ST
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.4 MI NW of RT15&46 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88483, -74.55553
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,702 (2023)
Projected traffic6,958 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 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 North Bergen ST over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is North Bergen ST over Rockaway River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Bergen ST over Rockaway River carry?

About 5,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Bergen ST over Rockaway River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns North Bergen ST over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.