US Bridges

Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.07 MI So of I287 Junc. · Structure no. 1405152

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 70,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,690 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 23
CrossesPompton Industrial Track
Location1.07 MI So of I287 Junc.
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.97742, -74.29549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,220 (2023)
Projected traffic85,690 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track carry?

About 70,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 23 over Pompton Industrial Track?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.