US Bridges

Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .44 Mi. East of Nj Trnpk · Structure no. 0900004

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,335
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 17,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,350 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSecaucus RD CR678
CrossesPenhorn Creek
Location.44 Mi. East of Nj Trnpk
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.769, -74.05707
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,335 (2023)
Projected traffic23,350 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek carry?

About 17,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Secaucus RD CR678 over Penhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.