US Bridges

Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI E Njtpk Exit 16W · Structure no. 0204151

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,626 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
78,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 5 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 78,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,836 by 2043. The structure is 2,626 ft (800.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 3 WB
CrossesHcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy
Location0.4 MI E Njtpk Exit 16W
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79843, -74.06402
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,626 ft (800.4 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,554 (2023)
Projected traffic95,836 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy carry?

About 78,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy?

The structure is 2,626 ft (800.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 3 WB over Hcknsck R Meadwlnd Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.