US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2 MI E Njtpk & Hud.Co.Ext · Structure no. N00201W

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,209 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
83,634
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 83,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,049 by 2044. The structure is 2,209 ft (673.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
CrossesDoremus Ave Navy ST
Location2 MI E Njtpk & Hud.Co.Ext
RouteInterstate 78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70063, -74.13583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,209 ft (673.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST carry?

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

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST?

The structure is 2,209 ft (673.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Doremus Ave Navy ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.