US Bridges

Co. Rt 625 over Drakes Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI N of Nj Rt 24 · Structure no. 1401116

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,170
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt 625 over Drakes Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt 625 over Drakes Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 67 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 8,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,969 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 403 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt 625
CrossesDrakes Brook
Location2.5 MI N of Nj Rt 24
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81203, -74.72933
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width403 ft (122.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,170 (2023)
Projected traffic9,969 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$295,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt 625 over Drakes Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Co. Rt 625 over Drakes 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 Co. Rt 625 over Drakes Brook carry?

About 8,170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt 625 over Drakes Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 403 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt 625 over Drakes Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.