US Bridges

Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.18 MI N Bound Creek · Structure no. M104720

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
866 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
24,269
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 24,269 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,613 by 2043. The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPort Street
CrossesNj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R
Location1.18 MI N Bound Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70509, -74.15327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length866 ft (264 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,269 (2023)
Projected traffic29,613 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R carry?

About 24,269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R?

The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Port Street over Nj.Tpk.Rwys Ramps &r.R?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.