US Bridges

Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.84MI SE I80 & NJ53 JCT · Structure no. 1463158

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,880
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,540 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hill Road
CrossesMontclair-Boonton Line
Location0.84MI SE I80 & NJ53 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88416, -74.46364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2023)
Projected traffic2,540 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hill Road over Montclair-Boonton Line?

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