US Bridges

Nj Route 24 over Whippany Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At Ramp D of I 287 Ext 37 · Structure no. 1421151

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 24 over Whippany Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 24 over Whippany Road in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 97,761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,313 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj Route 24
CrossesWhippany Road
LocationAt Ramp D of I 287 Ext 37
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.80664, -74.44522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,761 (2023)
Projected traffic117,313 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 24 over Whippany Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 24 over Whippany 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Route 24 over Whippany Road carry?

About 97,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 24 over Whippany Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 24 over Whippany Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.