Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary
FairHudson County, New Jersey · 0.06 Mi. N of I-78 · Structure no. 0900013
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,760
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 110 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 20,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,970 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary 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 Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary carry?
About 20,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Newark Avenue over National Docks Secondary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.