US Bridges

Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.17 MI N of CR 501 · Structure no. 0900007

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,870
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street is a steel truss - deck carrying Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 108 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 19,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,770 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJfk Blvd E (CR693)
CrossesCliff at 77th Street
Location1.17 MI N of CR 501
RouteCounty Highway 693
Coordinates40.79573, -73.99843
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,870 (2023)
Projected traffic26,770 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street 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 Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street carry?

About 19,870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd E (CR693) over Cliff at 77th Street?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.