US Bridges

Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.96 Mi. North of I-78 · Structure no. 0900009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,030
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 25,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,720 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Blvd (cr 501)
CrossesHudson-Bergen Light Rail
Location1.96 Mi. North of I-78
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71348, -74.0831
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,030 (2023)
Projected traffic33,720 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail 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 Hudson-Bergen Light Rail carry?

About 25,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd (cr 501) over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.