Franklin Avenue
Carrying Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93
0.8 MI South of Rt. 46, Morris, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Franklin Avenue
The Franklin Avenue bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries Franklin Avenue over Morristown Line MP 35.93. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,294 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 3/9, 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 4.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Franklin Avenue compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1927
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.7 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,294 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1464152
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) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue?
Franklin Avenue in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Franklin Avenue inspected?
Franklin Avenue'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 8,294 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue?
Franklin Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Franklin Avenue?
Franklin Avenue is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is Franklin Avenue and does age affect safety?
Franklin Avenue was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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