US Bridges

Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI East of CR651 · Structure no. 2062155

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,070
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 25,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,100 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield Avenue
CrossesMorristown Line MP 20.34
Location0.11 MI East of CR651
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71747, -74.36207
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,070 (2023)
Projected traffic30,100 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34 built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34 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 Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34 carry?

About 25,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield Avenue over Morristown Line MP 20.34?

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