US Bridges

Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.3 M E of Tonnelle Ave · Structure no. 0904150

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,123 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 501 (jfk Blvd)
CrossesNj 139
Location0.3 M E of Tonnelle Ave
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73887, -74.06228
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,769 (2022)
Projected traffic32,123 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139 built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139 carry?

About 26,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 501 (jfk Blvd) over Nj 139?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.