US Bridges

CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch Raritan River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · CO Rt 513 Junction · Structure no. 1401229

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,976
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch Raritan River is a masonry arch - deck carrying CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 119 years old, older 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 12,976 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,833 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO Rt 517(RT 24)
CrossesS. Branch Raritan River
LocationCO Rt 513 Junction
RouteCounty Highway 517
Coordinates40.78489, -74.77998
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,976 (2023)
Projected traffic15,833 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch Raritan River built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch Raritan River carry?

About 12,976 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch Raritan River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 517(RT 24) over S. Branch Raritan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.