US Bridges

Lorraine Road over Route Nj 24

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.06 MI E Int 2 of Nj 24 · Structure no. 1422158

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorraine Road over Route Nj 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lorraine Road 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLorraine Road
CrossesRoute Nj 24
Location2.06 MI E Int 2 of Nj 24
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76943, -74.40378
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2023)
Projected traffic634 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Lorraine Road over Route Nj 24 built?

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

What condition is Lorraine Road 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 Lorraine Road over Route Nj 24 carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lorraine Road over Route Nj 24?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lorraine Road over Route Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.