US Bridges

Yogi Berra Drive over Montclair-Boonton Line

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI SE US46 & NJ3 JCT · Structure no. 0760153

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,365
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Yogi Berra Drive over Montclair-Boonton Line is a concrete frame carrying Yogi Berra Drive over Montclair-Boonton Line in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 7,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYogi Berra Drive
CrossesMontclair-Boonton Line
Location0.8 MI SE US46 & NJ3 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8641, -74.1998
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,365 (2023)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$16.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yogi Berra Drive over Montclair-Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yogi Berra Drive 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 Yogi Berra Drive over Montclair-Boonton Line carry?

About 7,365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yogi Berra Drive over Montclair-Boonton Line?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Yogi Berra Drive over Montclair-Boonton Line?

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