First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.30 MI N of CR 508 · Structure no. 0765164
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,520
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 20,520 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,630 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57 built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57 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 First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57 carry?
About 20,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Morristown Line MP 8.57?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.