Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB
PoorMorris County, New Jersey · 4.13 MI N of I-287 · Structure no. 1405156
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 513 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,188
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 63,188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,825 by 2043. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB carry?
About 63,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB?
The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 23 over Pequ Riv RR Hmbg Tpk SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.