US Bridges

County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1500 Ft S of Newburgh RD · Structure no. 1401220

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,131
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 12,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,802 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 517
CrossesSchooleys Mtn Brook
Location1500 Ft S of Newburgh RD
RouteCounty Highway 517
Coordinates40.81586, -74.82078
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,131 (2023)
Projected traffic14,802 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn Brook built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn 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 County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn Brook carry?

About 12,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 517 over Schooleys Mtn Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.