Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black Brook
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.82 MI E of CR 510 · Structure no. 1422153
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105,970
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 105,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,165 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black Brook built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black Brook carry?
About 105,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black Brook?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 24 Freeway over W. Branch Black Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.