Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79
PoorPosted for loadMorris County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI North of Nj 124 · Structure no. 1468171
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,680
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79 built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79 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 Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79 carry?
About 2,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Danforth Road over Morristown Line MP 26.79?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.