US Bridges

East Ave over Musconetcong River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile East of Nj RT182 · Structure no. 1401195

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,664
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave over Musconetcong River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Ave over Musconetcong River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 14,664 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,893 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ave
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location0.1 Mile East of Nj RT182
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84196, -74.82153
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,664 (2023)
Projected traffic17,893 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ave over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ave over Musconetcong River 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 East Ave over Musconetcong River carry?

About 14,664 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Ave over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Ave over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.