US Bridges

Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 200 Ft East of Nj 124 · Structure no. 1468175

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,690
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 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 7,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,230 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNormandy Pkwy
CrossesMorristown Line MP 28.69
Location200 Ft East of Nj 124
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78936, -74.45646
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,690 (2023)
Projected traffic9,230 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69 built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69 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 Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69 carry?

About 7,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Normandy Pkwy over Morristown Line MP 28.69?

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