Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93
PoorPosted for loadMorris County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI South of Rt. 46 · Structure no. 1464152
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,294
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,294 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93 built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93 carry?
About 8,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93?
It is owned by the Unknown.