US Bridges

Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI North of I-80 · Structure no. 1412164

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,032
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 6 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 12,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,681 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLanding RD SB
CrossesShippenport Road
Location0.2 MI North of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89604, -74.66657
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,032 (2023)
Projected traffic14,681 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$199,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road carry?

About 12,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Landing RD SB over Shippenport Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.