US Bridges

Brooklake Road over Nj 24

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.89 MI W of Shrt Hll Mll · Structure no. 1422159

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklake Road over Nj 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooklake Road over Nj 24 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,212 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,454 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklake Road
CrossesNj 24
Location1.89 MI W of Shrt Hll Mll
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75682, -74.38749
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,212 (2023)
Projected traffic7,454 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brooklake Road over Nj 24 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklake Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Brooklake Road over Nj 24 carry?

About 6,212 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brooklake Road over Nj 24?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklake Road over Nj 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.