US Bridges

Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .89 Mile East of I-287 · Structure no. 1402150

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,424
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook is a concrete slab carrying Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 35,424 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,224 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 10
CrossesMalapardis Brook
Location.89 Mile East of I-287
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82634, -74.42355
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,424 (2024)
Projected traffic43,224 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook carry?

About 35,424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over Malapardis Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.