US Bridges

Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.04 Mi. N of 14th ST · Structure no. 0900017

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
698 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,055
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 6,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,330 by 2043. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesManhattan AVECR683
CrossesGorge
Location0.04 Mi. N of 14th ST
RouteCity Street 683
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75562, -74.03534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,055 (2023)
Projected traffic8,330 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge 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 Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge carry?

About 6,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan AVECR683 over Gorge?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.