Watsessing Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.15MI East of G S Pkwy · Structure no. 0762162
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,710
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Watsessing Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line is a concrete arch - deck carrying Watsessing 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 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 7,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watsessing Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watsessing 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 Watsessing Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line carry?
About 7,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Watsessing Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Watsessing Avenue over Montclair Boonton Line?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.