US Bridges

Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.5MI. N of CR 508 · Structure no. 0765173

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,840
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 9,840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,810 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoseville Avenue
CrossesMorristown Line MP 8.94
Location0.5MI. N of CR 508
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75475, -74.19121
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,840 (2023)
Projected traffic11,810 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$982,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94 built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94 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 Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94 carry?

About 9,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Roseville Avenue over Morristown Line MP 8.94?

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