US Bridges

North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East of Gsp · Structure no. 0762151

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,040
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 121 years old, older 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 6 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNorth 9th Street
CrossesMontclair Boonton Line
Location1.0 MI East of Gsp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75629, -74.19218
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North 9th Street over Montclair Boonton Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.