US Bridges

Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 2 MI N of GSP&I-280 JCT · Structure no. 361492A

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,298
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,958 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Drive NB
CrossesNj Transit Montclair Bra
Location2 MI N of GSP&I-280 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78631, -74.1992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,298 (2024)
Projected traffic21,958 by 2044
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

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra carry?

About 18,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Drive NB over Nj Transit Montclair Bra?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.