US Bridges

Nj Route 10 over Den Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI West of Rt 53 JCT · Structure no. 1401158

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,265
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 10 over Den Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj Route 10 over Den Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 56,265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,654 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj Route 10
CrossesDen Brook
Location2.5 MI West of Rt 53 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.86959, -74.51549
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,265 (2024)
Projected traffic68,654 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj Route 10 over Den Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 10 over Den 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 10 over Den Brook carry?

About 56,265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 10 over Den Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Nj Route 10 over Den Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.