US Bridges

Sinatra DR North over Hudson River

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · At 14th ST Intersection · Structure no. 0900037

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
165 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinatra DR North over Hudson River is a steel slab carrying Sinatra DR North over Hudson River in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSinatra DR North
CrossesHudson River
LocationAt 14th ST Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75246, -74.02347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinatra DR North over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Sinatra DR North 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sinatra DR North over Hudson River carry?

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

How long is Sinatra DR North over Hudson River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sinatra DR North over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.