West Blackwell St.
Carrying West Blackwell St. over Morristown Line
0.25 MI East of US 46, Morris, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: West Blackwell St.
The West Blackwell St. bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries West Blackwell St. over Morristown Line. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,130 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 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How West Blackwell St. 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
- 1905
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 26.2 m (86 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.6 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,130 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1464158
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.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether West Blackwell St. is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare West Blackwell St. 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 West Blackwell St.?
West Blackwell St. in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is West Blackwell St. inspected?
West Blackwell St.'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 9,130 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. West Blackwell St. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for West Blackwell St.?
West Blackwell St. has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining West Blackwell St.?
West Blackwell St. is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is West Blackwell St. and does age affect safety?
West Blackwell St. was built in 1905, making it 121 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
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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