US Bridges

Nj 15 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.74 Mi. North of I-80 · Structure no. 1404156

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,992
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 15 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R is a concrete tee beam carrying Nj 15 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R 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 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 51,992 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,441 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 15 NB
CrossesGreen Pond Br Rockaway R
Location0.74 Mi. North of I-80
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91629, -74.58204
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,992 (2024)
Projected traffic63,441 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 15 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R built?

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

What condition is Nj 15 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R 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 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R carry?

About 51,992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 15 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 15 NB over Green Pond Br Rockaway R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.