US Bridges

Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI E of Greenwood Ave · Structure no. 1422156

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109,315
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 109,315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,178 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 24 Freeway
CrossesSpring Garden Brook
Location0.6 MI E of Greenwood Ave
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates40.76019, -74.39392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,315 (2023)
Projected traffic131,178 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook carry?

About 109,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 Freeway over Spring Garden Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.