US Bridges

Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI South Naughright R · Structure no. 1401099

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 714 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairview Avenue
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.1 MI South Naughright R
Coordinates40.80503, -74.75075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2023)
Projected traffic871 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$278,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook 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 Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Avenue over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.