US Bridges

Kinny Road over Musconetcong River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .6MI.N.WATERLOO Valley RD · Structure no. 1401047

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kinny Road over Musconetcong River is a steel truss - thru carrying Kinny Road over Musconetcong River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKinny Road
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location.6MI.N.WATERLOO Valley RD
Coordinates40.90875, -74.77208
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2023)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kinny Road over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 93 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kinny Road over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kinny Road over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.