US Bridges

Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 300 Ft North of Orange ST · Structure no. 0765170

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,605
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 4,605 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,530 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth Street
CrossesMorristownline (mp 8.82)
Location300 Ft North of Orange ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75375, -74.18955
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,605 (2023)
Projected traffic5,530 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$9.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82) built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82) 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 Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82) carry?

About 4,605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Street over Morristownline (mp 8.82)?

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