US Bridges

Bloomfield AVCR506 over Montclair-Boonton Line

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI E of CR 623 · Structure no. 0764152

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Bloomfield AVCR506 over Montclair-Boonton Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomfield AVCR506 over Montclair-Boonton Line in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 114 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomfield AVCR506
CrossesMontclair-Boonton Line
Location0.36 MI E of CR 623
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80615, -74.20909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomfield AVCR506 over Montclair-Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bloomfield AVCR506 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 Bloomfield AVCR506 over Montclair-Boonton Line carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield AVCR506 over Montclair-Boonton Line?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield AVCR506 over Montclair-Boonton Line?

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