US Bridges

Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 4.68 Miles No. of I-80 · Structure no. 1404159

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown Brook is a concrete slab carrying Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 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 47,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,984 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 15 Ramp a
CrossesHurdtown Brook
Location4.68 Miles No. of I-80
RouteState Highway 15
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.96941, -74.59839
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,520 (2024)
Projected traffic57,984 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown Brook carry?

About 47,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 15 Ramp a over Hurdtown Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.