US Bridges

Rutgers Street over Rockaway River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.4MI NW of NJ15&US46 JCT · Structure no. 1409001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutgers Street over Rockaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rutgers Street over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRutgers Street
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.4MI NW of NJ15&US46 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.88936, -74.56986
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rutgers Street over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutgers Street over Rockaway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rutgers Street over Rockaway River carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rutgers Street over Rockaway River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rutgers Street over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.