US Bridges

Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.32 MI E of CR 510 · Structure no. 1422152

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
98,852
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 98,852 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,618 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 24
CrossesBlack Brook Tributary
Location0.32 MI E of CR 510
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.78878, -74.42373
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,852 (2023)
Projected traffic120,618 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary carry?

About 98,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route Nj 24 over Black Brook Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.