PLEASANT PLAINS RD
Carrying PLEASANT PLAINS RD over GREAT BROOK
PLEASANT PLAINS ROAD, Morris, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PLEASANT PLAINS RD
The PLEASANT PLAINS RD bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries PLEASANT PLAINS RD over GREAT BROOK. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PLEASANT PLAINS RD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1922
- Last Reconstructed
- 1988
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000052530-00390
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
PLEASANT PLAINS RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PLEASANT PLAINS RD against other structures in Morris and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PLEASANT PLAINS RD?
PLEASANT PLAINS RD in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PLEASANT PLAINS RD inspected?
PLEASANT PLAINS RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLEASANT PLAINS RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PLEASANT PLAINS RD?
PLEASANT PLAINS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PLEASANT PLAINS RD?
PLEASANT PLAINS RD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is PLEASANT PLAINS RD and does age affect safety?
PLEASANT PLAINS RD was built in 1922, making it 104 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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