US Bridges

Heron Drive over Mine Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mile South of US 46 · Structure no. 1401236

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,229
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heron Drive over Mine Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Heron Drive over Mine Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHeron Drive
CrossesMine Brook
Location0.2 Mile South of US 46
Coordinates40.84157, -74.81165
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 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 Heron Drive over Mine Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heron Drive over Mine 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 Heron Drive over Mine Brook carry?

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Heron Drive over Mine Brook?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Heron Drive over Mine Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.