US Bridges

Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.03M N of Plsant Vlly RD · Structure no. 9216001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookrace Drive
CrossesMcvickers Brook
Location0.03M N of Plsant Vlly RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75044, -74.62667
Functional classRural Local

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.
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2024)
Projected traffic209 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brookrace Drive over Mcvickers Brook?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).