Access Road over Whippany River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 0.5 Miles S of Nj 24 · Structure no. 1419186
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Access Road over Whippany River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Access Road over Whippany River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Access Road over Whippany River carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over Whippany River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Whippany River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.