US Bridges

Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · .1 MI West CO Rt 513 · Structure no. 1401202

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
564
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan River is a steel truss - thru carrying Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 564 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMiddle Valley Road
CrossesSouth Br. Raritan River
Location.1 MI West CO Rt 513
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76119, -74.82125
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
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic564 (2023)
Projected traffic688 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan River carry?

About 564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Valley Road over South Br. Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.