US Bridges

Ferry Road over Cliff

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .08 MI E of Jfk Blvd East · Structure no. 0900027

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Road over Cliff is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ferry Road over Cliff in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFerry Road
CrossesCliff
Location.08 MI E of Jfk Blvd East
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.79152, -74.00019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2023)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Ferry Road over Cliff built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Road over Cliff 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 Ferry Road over Cliff carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Road over Cliff?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Road over Cliff?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.