US Bridges

Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.18 Mi. West of Rt 501 · Structure no. 0900010

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,085
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 11,085 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,930 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Avenue
CrossesSecaucus Road (cr 678)
Location0.18 Mi. West of Rt 501
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75836, -74.04886
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,085 (2023)
Projected traffic14,930 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678) built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678) 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 Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678) carry?

About 11,085 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Avenue over Secaucus Road (cr 678)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.