US Bridges

Ridgewood Av CR653 over Montclair Boonton Line

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.19 Mile So of CR 506 · Structure no. 0763163

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Ridgewood Av CR653 over Montclair Boonton Line is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ridgewood Av CR653 over Montclair Boonton Line in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgewood Av CR653
CrossesMontclair Boonton Line
Location0.19 Mile So of CR 506
RouteCounty Highway 653
Coordinates40.80019, -74.20444
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 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 width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,960 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood Av CR653 over Montclair Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood Av CR653 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgewood Av CR653 over Montclair Boonton Line carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Av CR653 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 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Av CR653 over Montclair Boonton Line?

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