US Bridges

Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.16 MI N of Nj 124 · Structure no. 1422157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,475 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgedale AV.CR608
CrossesRoute Nj 24
Location1.16 MI N of Nj 124
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77149, -74.40427
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,848 (2023)
Projected traffic3,475 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24 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 Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24 carry?

About 2,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgedale AV.CR608 over Route Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.