US Bridges

Farley Ave. over Green Pond Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · SW of P0151 · Structure no. DAPAMCPIC000005

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Farley Ave. over Green Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farley Ave. over Green Pond Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 69 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFarley Ave.
CrossesGreen Pond Brook
LocationSW of P0151
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93989, -74.56426
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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farley Ave. over Green Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Farley Ave. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Farley Ave. over Green Pond Brook carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Farley Ave. over Green Pond Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Farley Ave. over Green Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Army.