US Bridges

Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI West of Rt 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 0251160

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,510
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 94 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 4 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.

It carries about 14,510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,705 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHendricks Causeway
CrossesCSX North Running Track
Location0.1 MI West of Rt 1&9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1241
Coordinates40.83333, -74.01167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,510 (2024)
Projected traffic17,705 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway 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$81.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track carry?

About 14,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hendricks Causeway over CSX North Running Track?

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