US Bridges

Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Bayonne Park Bayonne · Structure no. 0900023

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesPark Road
CrossesBayonne Park Footpath
LocationBayonne Park Bayonne
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.68229, -74.11351
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath 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 Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Bayonne Park Footpath?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.