US Bridges

Orange Street over Montclair-Boonton Line

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI East of G S Pkwy · Structure no. 0763150

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Orange Street over Montclair-Boonton Line is a concrete tee beam carrying Orange Street 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,520 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrange Street
CrossesMontclair-Boonton Line
Location0.16 MI East of G S Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78332, -74.19869
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic17,520 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$13.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orange Street over Montclair-Boonton Line built?

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

What condition is Orange 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 Orange Street over Montclair-Boonton Line carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orange Street over Montclair-Boonton Line?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Street over Montclair-Boonton Line?

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