US Bridges

Shinkle Road over Green Pond Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Morris County, New Jersey · Shinkle RD & Grn Pond Brk · Structure no. DAPAMCPIC000031

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2014
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Shinkle Road over Green Pond Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shinkle Road over Green Pond Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShinkle Road
CrossesGreen Pond Brook
LocationShinkle RD & Grn Pond Brk
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92753, -74.57915
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2014
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shinkle Road over Green Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Shinkle Road over Green Pond Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2014.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shinkle Road over Green Pond Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Shinkle Road over Green Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Army.