US Bridges

New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .21 MI S of Nj Turnpike · Structure no. 0900015

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,615
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 38 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 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 10,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew County RDCR653
CrossesPenhorn Creek
Location.21 MI S of Nj Turnpike
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76211, -74.06806
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,615 (2023)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek 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 New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek carry?

About 10,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns New County RDCR653 over Penhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.