US Bridges

Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI N of CR512 · Structure no. 2062156

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,650
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 11,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,980 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Ave CR 651
CrossesMorristown L (mp 20.51)
Location0.12 MI N of CR512
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71811, -74.36487
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.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,650 (2023)
Projected traffic13,980 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$10.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51) built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51) 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 Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51) carry?

About 11,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51)?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Ave CR 651 over Morristown L (mp 20.51)?

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