US Bridges

New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI W of CR 653 · Structure no. 0900033

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,395
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,660 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew County RDCR655
CrossesNrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds
Location0.1 MI W of CR 653
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates40.76497, -74.07178
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,395 (2023)
Projected traffic12,660 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds carry?

About 9,395 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns New County RDCR655 over Nrflk Sthrn Rr&serv Rds?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.