US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · .5 MI E Njtpk &hud.Co.Ext · Structure no. N000750

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,563 ft
48 main spans
Daily traffic
83,634
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 70 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 83,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,049 by 2044. The structure is 3,563 ft (1,086 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
Crosses2 Access Roads
Location.5 MI E Njtpk &hud.Co.Ext
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7014, -74.13836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans48
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,563 ft (1,086 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,634 (2024)
Projected traffic102,049 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads carry?

About 83,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads?

The structure is 3,563 ft (1,086 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 2 Access Roads?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.