US Bridges

Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.01 Miles South of I-280 · Structure no. 0765157

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,640
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 120 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 12,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,170 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNesbitt Street
CrossesMorristown Line M.P.8.22
Location0.01 Miles South of I-280
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74921, -74.17958
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,640 (2023)
Projected traffic15,170 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22 built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22 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 Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22 carry?

About 12,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nesbitt Street over Morristown Line M.P.8.22?

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