US Bridges

Waterloo Road over Musconetcong River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI North of Main ST · Structure no. 1401038

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,127
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo Road over Musconetcong River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterloo Road over Musconetcong River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterloo Road
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location0.3 MI North of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90236, -74.71431
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2023)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterloo Road over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo Road over Musconetcong 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 Waterloo Road over Musconetcong River carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo Road over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo Road over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.