US Bridges

Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East of Gsp · Structure no. 0766150

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,780
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 3,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,540 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBathgate Place
CrossesMorristown Line(mp 9.02)
Location1.0 MI East of Gsp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7553, -74.19255
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,780 (2023)
Projected traffic4,540 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02) built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02) carry?

About 3,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bathgate Place over Morristown Line(mp 9.02)?

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