US Bridges

25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow Brook

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 25th Av & Burnt Meadow Br · Structure no. DAPAMCPIC000028

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying 25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries25th Ave.
CrossesBurnt Meadow Brook
Location25th Av & Burnt Meadow Br
Coordinates40.96569, -74.52857
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow 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 25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow Brook carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns 25th Ave. over Burnt Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Army.