US Bridges

Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac)

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.35 MI E of Tonnele Ave · Structure no. 0904151

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
242 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78,626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac) is a steel truss - deck carrying Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 98 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 78,626 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,351 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 139
CrossesConrail (aban Eirie-Lac)
Location0.35 MI E of Tonnele Ave
RouteState Highway 139
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73877, -74.06163
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,626 (2023)
Projected traffic94,351 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$13.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac) built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac) carry?

About 78,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac)?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 139 over Conrail (aban Eirie-Lac)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.