US Bridges

Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile West of CR 638 · Structure no. 0767157

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,540
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08 is a concrete arch - deck carrying Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontrose Avenue
CrossesMorristown Line MP 13.08
Location0.5 Mile West of CR 638
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75565, -74.25271
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic1,540 (2023)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$8.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08 built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08 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 Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08 carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08?

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

Who owns Montrose Avenue over Morristown Line MP 13.08?

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