West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan River
FairPosted for loadMorris County, New Jersey · .4 M S. of West Mill RD · Structure no. 1401268
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 721
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan 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 West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan River carry?
About 721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns West Valley Brk RD over South Br. Raritan River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.