US Bridges

Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East of CR 509 · Structure no. 0765168

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,480
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 121 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 2,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Street
CrossesMorristownline (mp 8.77)
Location1.0 MI East of CR 509
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75322, -74.1888
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,480 (2023)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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$8.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77) built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77) 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 Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77) carry?

About 2,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77)?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.77)?

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