US Bridges

N Arlington Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.7MI NE of Gdn ST Pkwy · Structure no. 0762159

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,690
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

N Arlington Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Arlington Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 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 7,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,230 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Arlington Avenue
CrossesMontclair Boonton Line
Location0.7MI NE of Gdn ST Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77739, -74.19727
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,690 (2023)
Projected traffic9,230 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Arlington Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Arlington 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 N Arlington Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line carry?

About 7,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Arlington Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns N Arlington Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line?

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