US Bridges

Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.64 Miles North of I-80 · Structure no. 1404155

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook 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 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,710 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Road Ramp
CrossesGreen Pond Brook
Location0.64 Miles North of I-80
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91525, -74.58072
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2023)
Projected traffic3,710 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook built?

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

What condition is Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Parker Road Ramp over Green Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.