US Bridges

Weldon Road over Nj 15

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of Rt 181 · Structure no. 1424152

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weldon Road over Nj 15 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weldon Road over Nj 15 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,880 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWeldon Road
CrossesNj 15
Location0.1 MI East of Rt 181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97138, -74.60135
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2024)
Projected traffic11,880 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Weldon Road over Nj 15 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Weldon Road over Nj 15 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Weldon Road over Nj 15 carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Weldon Road over Nj 15?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Weldon Road over Nj 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.