US Bridges

Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · At Bowers ST Intersection · Structure no. 0900006

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOgden Avenue
CrossesHolland Ave (abandoned)
LocationAt Bowers ST Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7452, -74.04242
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned) 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 Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned) carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ogden Avenue over Holland Ave (abandoned)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.