US Bridges

Sixth Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 700 West of Roseville a · Structure no. 0762152

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,010
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Sixth Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sixth Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 9,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,820 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSixth Avenue
CrossesMontclair Boonton Line
Location700 West of Roseville a
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75814, -74.19258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,010 (2023)
Projected traffic10,820 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$11.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sixth Avenue 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 Sixth Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line carry?

About 9,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line?

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