US Bridges

Hacklebarney Road over Black River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI West of Rt US 206 · Structure no. 1401250

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hacklebarney Road over Black River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Hacklebarney Road over Black River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHacklebarney Road
CrossesBlack River
Location1.9 MI West of Rt US 206
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75319, -74.72295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hacklebarney Road over Black River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hacklebarney Road over Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Hacklebarney Road over Black River carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hacklebarney Road over Black River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hacklebarney Road over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.