US Bridges

Park Ave (cr 658) over Montclair-Boonton Line

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.69 MI East of G S Pkwy · Structure no. 0762153

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,260
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Park Ave (cr 658) over Montclair-Boonton Line is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Ave (cr 658) 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 19,260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,120 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave (cr 658)
CrossesMontclair-Boonton Line
Location0.69 MI East of G S Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76102, -74.19329
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,260 (2023)
Projected traffic23,120 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave (cr 658) 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 Park Ave (cr 658) 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 Park Ave (cr 658) over Montclair-Boonton Line carry?

About 19,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave (cr 658) 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave (cr 658) over Montclair-Boonton Line?

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