Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned)
FairHudson County, New Jersey · 0.04 MI S of Columbia Ave · Structure no. 0900014
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 87 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 12,230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 66 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned) built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned) 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 Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned) carry?
About 12,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned)?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Kearny Avenue over Conrail & Njt(abandoned)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.