US Bridges

Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.64 MI N of I-80 · Structure no. 1404154

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,182
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,018 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParker RD WB
CrossesNj 15 NB
Location0.64 MI N of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91518, -74.58063
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,182 (2023)
Projected traffic5,018 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB carry?

About 4,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Parker RD WB over Nj 15 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.