US Bridges

Parker Road over Green Pond Brook

FairPosted for load

Morris County, New Jersey · Near Golf Course · Structure no. DAPAMCPIC000004

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Parker Road over Green Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker Road over Green Pond Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 77 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Road
CrossesGreen Pond Brook
LocationNear Golf Course
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93789, -74.56703
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Road over Green Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Parker Road over Green Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Road over Green Pond Brook carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Parker Road over Green Pond Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Road over Green Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Army.