US Bridges

Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.95MI NE US202&NJ10 JCT · Structure no. 1429002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,378
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 10,378 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,663 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSylvan Way
CrossesTrib to Malapardis Brook
Location0.95MI NE US202&NJ10 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84589, -74.44604
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,378 (2023)
Projected traffic12,663 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$46,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook 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 Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook carry?

About 10,378 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Way over Trib to Malapardis Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.