US Bridges

Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg

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Essex County, New Jersey · 3.3 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800039

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,309
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 21,309 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,572 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverpass No. 7
CrossesRoad to Terminal Bldg
Location3.3 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68902, -74.17944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,309 (2024)
Projected traffic25,572 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg carry?

About 21,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Overpass No. 7 over Road to Terminal Bldg?

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