US Bridges

North Shore RD over Indian Lake

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.34MI W of I-80&NJ53 JCT · Structure no. 1401288

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore RD over Indian Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Shore RD over Indian Lake in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,777 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Shore RD
CrossesIndian Lake
Location0.34MI W of I-80&NJ53 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89008, -74.48422
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2023)
Projected traffic16,777 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Shore RD over Indian Lake built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore RD over Indian Lake 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Shore RD over Indian Lake carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Shore RD over Indian Lake?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore RD over Indian Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.