Essex Street over Rockaway River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI North Blackwell · Structure no. 1401019
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,678
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Essex Street over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Essex Street over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 120 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 12,678 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,469 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Essex Street over Rockaway River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Essex Street over 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Essex Street over Rockaway River carry?
About 12,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Essex Street over Rockaway River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Essex Street over Rockaway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.