Melanie Lane over Whippany River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 0.03 Mile N of CR 632 · Structure no. 1410001
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,075
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melanie Lane over Whippany River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Melanie Lane over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,075 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,413 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melanie Lane over Whippany River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melanie Lane over Whippany 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Melanie Lane over Whippany River carry?
About 6,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Melanie Lane over Whippany River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Melanie Lane over Whippany River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.