US Bridges

Nj Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623)

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.44 MI W of CR 510 JCT · Structure no. 1422164

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623) in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 99,849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,835 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 24
CrossesPark Avenue (cr 623)
Location0.44 MI W of CR 510 JCT
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79613, -74.43484
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,849 (2023)
Projected traffic121,835 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623) 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 Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623) carry?

About 99,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 24 over Park Avenue (cr 623)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.