US Bridges

Nj 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.40 MI South I-80 · Structure no. 1403150

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 27,614 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,694 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 15
CrossesBrnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk
Location0.40 MI South I-80
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates40.90432, -74.56782
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,614 (2024)
Projected traffic33,694 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$503,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Nj 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk 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 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk carry?

About 27,614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 15 over Brnt Meadow (grn Pd) Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.