US Bridges

Nj 15 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.24 Mi. No. of I-80 · Structure no. 1403153

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 15 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 15 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 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 25,996 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,720 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 15 SB
CrossesAband Mt Hope Mineral RR
Location0.24 Mi. No. of I-80
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91127, -74.57527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,996 (2024)
Projected traffic31,720 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 15 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nj 15 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR 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 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR carry?

About 25,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 15 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 15 SB over Aband Mt Hope Mineral RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.