US Bridges

Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.1MI N I80/I280/US46 JCT · Structure no. 1429007

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway River is a concrete culvert carrying Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRockaway Boulevard
CrossesTrib. to Rockaway River
Location1.1MI N I80/I280/US46 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87583, -74.37287
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2023)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway River carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rockaway Boulevard over Trib. to Rockaway River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.