US Bridges

Nj 10 over Nj 53

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At 10-53 Intersection · Structure no. 1401163

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over Nj 53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 10 over Nj 53 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 63,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,840 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 10
CrossesNj 53
LocationAt 10-53 Intersection
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85164, -74.47461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,200 (2023)
Projected traffic75,840 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nj 53 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nj 10 over Nj 53 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 10 over Nj 53 carry?

About 63,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over Nj 53?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over Nj 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.