US Bridges

Nj 23 over Kikeout Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI N of Boonton Ave · Structure no. 1405153

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over Kikeout Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 23 over Kikeout Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 69,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,700 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 23
CrossesKikeout Brook
Location0.14 MI N of Boonton Ave
RouteState Highway 23
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99236, -74.34439
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,750 (2023)
Projected traffic83,700 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nj 23 over Kikeout Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nj 23 over Kikeout 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 23 over Kikeout Brook carry?

About 69,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over Kikeout Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Nj 23 over Kikeout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.