Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River
PoorPosted for loadMorris County, New Jersey · 0.09 Mi. North of US 46 · Structure no. 1400433
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 328
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River carry?
About 328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bloomfield Ave over Branch Ofpassaic River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.