Essex Street over Rockaway River

Fair Condition121 years old12,678 vehicles/day

Location

StateNew Jersey
CountyMorris
Location0.05 Mi North Blackwell
CarriesEssex Street
CrossesRockaway River
Coordinates40.88485, -74.55653

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Max Span47.9 ft (14.6 m)
Deck Width52.5 ft (16 m)
Deck Area252.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1905 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,678 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1401019

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