US Bridges

Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.48 MI S of Nj 139 · Structure no. 0900008

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
487 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,015
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 101 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 26,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,040 by 2043. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 213 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Blvd (cr 501)
CrossesPATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2)
Location0.48 MI S of Nj 139
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73184, -74.06381
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width213 ft (64.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,015 (2023)
Projected traffic35,040 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2) built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2) 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 (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2) carry?

About 26,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2)?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 213 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over PATH(12)TRCKS&CONRAIL(2)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.