US Bridges

Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.52 Mi. North of Nj 139 · Structure no. 0900028

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,785
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,530 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalisade Avenue
CrossesNew York Avenue
Location0.52 Mi. North of Nj 139
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73838, -74.04777
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,785 (2023)
Projected traffic14,530 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue 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 Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue carry?

About 10,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns Palisade Avenue over New York Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.