US Bridges

Nj 10 over Dryden Way

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.78 Miles West of I-287 · Structure no. 1402157

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,002
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over Dryden Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 10 over Dryden Way in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 64,002 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,095 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 10
CrossesDryden Way
Location0.78 Miles West of I-287
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.83805, -74.45126
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width151 ft (45.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,002 (2024)
Projected traffic78,095 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 10 over Dryden Way built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 10 over Dryden Way 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 Dryden Way carry?

About 64,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over Dryden Way?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over Dryden Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.