US Bridges

Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.48 Miles S. of US 46 · Structure no. 1464154

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRockaway Road
CrossesMorristown LN & Rockwy R
Location0.48 Miles S. of US 46
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87969, -74.53363
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State 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 Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R 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 Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rockaway Road over Morristown LN & Rockwy R?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.