Ironia Road over Drakes Brook
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 1 Mi. East of US Rt. 206 · Structure no. 1401137
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,072
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ironia Road over Drakes Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ironia Road over Drakes Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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 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 1,072 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ironia Road over Drakes Brook built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Ironia Road 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 Ironia Road over Drakes Brook carry?
About 1,072 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ironia Road over Drakes Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ironia Road over Drakes Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.