US Bridges

Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 50 Feet East of US 206 · Structure no. 1401083

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond Brook is a steel truss - deck carrying Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Way
CrossesConlon Pond Brook
Location50 Feet East of US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86314, -74.69631
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2023)
Projected traffic207 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond 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 Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond Brook carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Way over Conlon Pond Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.