US Bridges

Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1MI E of I-80 & I-280 JCT · Structure no. 1400431

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,255
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 13,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,174 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bloomfield Ave
CrossesTrib to Rockaway River
Location1MI E of I-80 & I-280 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85906, -74.34814
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,255 (2023)
Projected traffic16,174 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River carry?

About 13,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bloomfield Ave over Trib to Rockaway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.