US Bridges

NJ10 over Whippany River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.75MILES East of I-287 · Structure no. 1402152

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ10 over Whippany River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ10 over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 35,402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,483 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNJ10
CrossesWhippany River
Location2.75MILES East of I-287
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.81278, -74.39361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,402 (2024)
Projected traffic42,483 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ10 over Whippany River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ10 over Whippany River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NJ10 over Whippany River carry?

About 35,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NJ10 over Whippany River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns NJ10 over Whippany River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.