NJ 124 EB
Carrying NJ 124 EB over PASSAIC RIVER
3.2 MILES WEST JCT 24&78, Morris, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ 124 EB
The NJ 124 EB bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries NJ 124 EB over PASSAIC RIVER. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,579 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 44.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ 124 EB compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.0 m (95 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,579 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1406157
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
NJ 124 EB 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 NJ 124 EB 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 NJ 124 EB?
NJ 124 EB in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ 124 EB inspected?
NJ 124 EB'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 6,579 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ 124 EB 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 NJ 124 EB?
NJ 124 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ 124 EB?
NJ 124 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NJ 124 EB and does age affect safety?
NJ 124 EB was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
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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