US Bridges

Righter Road over Tributary to Black River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.5 Miles S of Rt 10 · Structure no. 1436004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,549
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Righter Road over Tributary to Black River is a concrete culvert carrying Righter Road over Tributary to Black River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,771 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRighter Road
CrossesTributary to Black River
Location0.5 Miles S of Rt 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85897, -74.64481
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,549 (2023)
Projected traffic6,771 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Righter Road over Tributary to Black River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Righter Road over Tributary to Black 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Righter Road over Tributary to Black River carry?

About 5,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Righter Road over Tributary to Black River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Righter Road over Tributary to Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.