Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 35 E. of Meadowbrook Ln. · Structure no. 0700051
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,196
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River carry?
About 2,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Montrose Avenue over East Branch Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.