US Bridges

Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · South of I-280 · Structure no. 0765158

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,120 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Avenue
CrossesMorristown Line MP 8.27
LocationSouth of I-280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7495, -74.18058
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic15,120 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27 built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27 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 Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27 carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.27?

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