FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DICKSON'S MILL RD

Carrying DICKSON'S MILL RD over SILVER BROOK

0.2MI N CR601&CR646 JCT, Morris, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DICKSON'S MILL RD

The DICKSON'S MILL RD bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries DICKSON'S MILL RD over SILVER BROOK. It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 695 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How DICKSON'S MILL RD compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of New Jersey bridges
504
Bridges in Morris · 19 in Poor condition
DICKSON'S MILL RD 25.4 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1923
Last Reconstructed
1984
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
695 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1400490

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

DICKSON'S MILL 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 DICKSON'S MILL 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 DICKSON'S MILL RD?

DICKSON'S MILL RD in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DICKSON'S MILL RD inspected?

DICKSON'S MILL 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 695 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DICKSON'S MILL 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 DICKSON'S MILL RD?

DICKSON'S MILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DICKSON'S MILL RD?

DICKSON'S MILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DICKSON'S MILL RD and does age affect safety?

DICKSON'S MILL RD was built in 1923, making it 103 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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