US Bridges

Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 300 East of Nj 57 · Structure no. 1401196

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,285
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,110 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewburgh Road
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location300 East of Nj 57
Coordinates40.82348, -74.83306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,285 (2024)
Projected traffic10,110 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River carry?

About 8,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Newburgh Road over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.