US Bridges

12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.08 Mi. East of CR 679 · Structure no. 0900036

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
309 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River is a concrete slab carrying 12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 75 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2043. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries12th St/Sinatra DR
CrossesHudson River
Location0.08 Mi. East of CR 679
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75196, -74.02341
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2023)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River 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 12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 12th St/Sinatra DR over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.