Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
PoorHudson County, New Jersey · .82 MI N of Jfk BLVD(501) · Structure no. 0900011
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,980 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail carry?
About 11,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Bergen Avenue over Hudson-Bergen Light Rail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.