![]() ![]() The project began on Friday, June 16, 2023, and was scheduled to occur over two phases. A new waterproof membrane also was placed on top of the arches. The scope of work entailed rebuilding the wall by removing all material above the arches and reinstalling the existing stonework with a lightweight concrete. ![]() The downstream (western) stone spandrel wall had deteriorated to the point of needing full reconstruction. Morris County funded the $1,008,000 project in the German Valley Historic District that will extend the life of the bridge another 30 to 40 years. “The roads and bridges Morris County is responsible for are among the best maintained - possibly the best maintained - in the state as we follow a plan developed 10 years ago that also included doubling the miles of county roads paved,” stated Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus, who was joined by Commissioner Doug Cabana and Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello on the bridge.Ī vital link for the Long Valley community, the 150-year-old bridge allows travelers to safely cross on a newly paved riding surface supported by structurally reinforced walls and arches. Morris County officials gathered this morning on the Schooley’s Mountain Road bridge in Washington Township for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate construction wrapping up three weeks ahead of schedule, as the historic bridge is set to reopen tomorrow morning. ![]()
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