US Bridges

Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook

GoodPosted for load

Morris County, New Jersey · Whittemore Av & Grn Pd Br · Structure no. DAPAMCPIC000015

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhittemore Av.
CrossesGreen Pond Brook
LocationWhittemore Av & Grn Pd Br
Coordinates40.94918, -74.55761
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic120 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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Whittemore Av. over Green Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Army.