US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2 MI E Njtpk & Hud.Co.Ext · Structure no. N002010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
6,170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,634
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 2043. The structure is 6,170 ft (1,880.6 m) long and 80 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.
CrossesNewark Bay & RTE Nj 440
Location2 MI E Njtpk & Hud.Co.Ext
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69667, -74.12333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,170 ft (1,880.6 m)
Longest span671 ft (204.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,634 (2023)
Projected traffic102,049 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440 carry?

About 83,634 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440?

The structure is 6,170 ft (1,880.6 m) long with a longest span of 671 ft (204.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark Bay & RTE Nj 440?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.