US Bridges

Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.1 Mi. East of Rt. 159 · Structure no. 0722152

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,855
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 73 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,855 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,609 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHlywd Ave(cr 625)
CrossesUS 46
Location2.1 Mi. East of Rt. 159
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88176, -74.29141
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,855 (2024)
Projected traffic10,609 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46 carry?

About 8,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hlywd Ave(cr 625) over US 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.