US Bridges

Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 150 N of CR 512 · Structure no. 2062152

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,840
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 6 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 10,840 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,010 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSummit Ave. CR 657
CrossesMorristownline(mp 20.03)
Location150 N of CR 512
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71605, -74.35632
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,840 (2023)
Projected traffic13,010 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03) built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03) carry?

About 10,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03)?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Ave. CR 657 over Morristownline(mp 20.03)?

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