US Bridges

Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 100 Ft N of Bartley Road · Structure no. 1401097

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,668
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 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 1,668 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNaughright Road
CrossesSo.Branch Raritan River
Location100 Ft N of Bartley Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.79711, -74.74625
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,668 (2023)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$667,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan River carry?

About 1,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Naughright Road over So.Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.