US Bridges

Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · .5 Mile S. of RTE 57 · Structure no. 1401191

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook is a concrete frame carrying Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStephensburg Road
CrossesStephensburg Brook
Location.5 Mile S. of RTE 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79031, -74.87097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2023)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Stephensburg Road over Stephensburg Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.