US Bridges

Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,292
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 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 74,292 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,650 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverpass No. 5
CrossesHotel Road
Location3.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68974, -74.18437
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,292 (2024)
Projected traffic90,650 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road carry?

About 74,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Overpass No. 5 over Hotel Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).