US Bridges

Montgomery Street over Cornelison Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.57 MI E of Jfk Blvd 501 · Structure no. 0900102

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,505
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Street over Cornelison Avenue is a concrete arch - deck carrying Montgomery Street over Cornelison Avenue in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 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 25,505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,360 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery Street
CrossesCornelison Avenue
Location0.57 MI E of Jfk Blvd 501
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72296, -74.06185
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,505 (2023)
Projected traffic34,360 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Street over Cornelison Avenue built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Montgomery Street over Cornelison 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 Montgomery Street over Cornelison Avenue carry?

About 25,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Street over Cornelison Avenue?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Street over Cornelison Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.