High Street over Morristown Line
PoorPosted for loadUnion County, New Jersey · 0.24 N of CR 512 · Structure no. 2062157
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
High Street over Morristown Line is a steel frame carrying High Street over Morristown Line in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,450 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Street over Morristown Line built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Street over Morristown Line in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does High Street over Morristown Line carry?
About 9,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is High Street over Morristown Line?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns High Street over Morristown Line?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.