WHITE BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying WHITE BRIDGE ROAD over BLACK BROOK
1.3 MILES WEST OF CR 604, Morris, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WHITE BRIDGE ROAD
The WHITE BRIDGE ROAD bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries WHITE BRIDGE ROAD over BLACK BROOK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,067 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WHITE BRIDGE ROAD 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
- 1953
- Last Reconstructed
- 1967
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,067 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1400567
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD 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 WHITE BRIDGE ROAD 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 WHITE BRIDGE ROAD?
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WHITE BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD'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 3,067 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHITE BRIDGE ROAD 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 WHITE BRIDGE ROAD?
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WHITE BRIDGE ROAD?
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WHITE BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
WHITE BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.
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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