US Bridges

Continental Drive over Musconetcong River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI N. of Rt 206 · Structure no. 1428150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Continental Drive over Musconetcong River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Continental Drive over Musconetcong River 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesContinental Drive
CrossesMusconetcong River
Location0.1 MI N. of Rt 206
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91911, -74.73646
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2023)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Continental Drive over Musconetcong River built?

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

What condition is Continental Drive over Musconetcong River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Continental Drive over Musconetcong River carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Continental Drive over Musconetcong River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Continental Drive over Musconetcong River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.