US Bridges

Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W of Nj 53 · Structure no. 1401161

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 92 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 64,940 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,930 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNj 10
CrossesNjtransitmorristown Line
Location0.2 MI W of Nj 53
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.85309, -74.4763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,940 (2023)
Projected traffic77,930 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line carry?

About 64,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over Njtransitmorristown Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.