US Bridges

Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI E of I-80 Exit 37 · Structure no. 1413170

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesVanderhoof Ave
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location0.5 MI E of I-80 Exit 37
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90547, -74.49773
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver Brook carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vanderhoof Ave over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.