US Bridges

Babbitt Road over Green Pond Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · N of Bldg 929 · Structure no. DAPAMCPIC000011

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Babbitt Road over Green Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babbitt Road over Green Pond Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBabbitt Road
CrossesGreen Pond Brook
LocationN of Bldg 929
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.95993, -74.53945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Babbitt Road over Green Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babbitt 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 Babbitt Road over Green Pond Brook carry?

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

How long is Babbitt Road over Green Pond Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Babbitt Road over Green Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Army.