US Bridges

Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 460 E of Roseville Ave · Structure no. 0765172

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,810
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 123 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSeventh Street
CrossesMorristown Line(mp 8.88)
Location460 E of Roseville Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75424, -74.1903
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
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 rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2023)
Projected traffic4,570 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$8.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88) built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88) 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 Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88) carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88)?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh Street over Morristown Line(mp 8.88)?

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