US Bridges

NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.9MI SW of RT1&139 JCT · Structure no. 0904153

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Steel
Length
1,833 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds is a steel mixed types carrying NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 38,491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,966 by 2043. The structure is 1,833 ft (558.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ139EB-12 ST Vdct
CrossesI-78 WB & Local Rds
Location0.9MI SW of RT1&139 JCT
RouteState Highway 139
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73158, -74.05279
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+35 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,833 ft (558.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,491 (2023)
Projected traffic46,966 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds carry?

About 38,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds?

The structure is 1,833 ft (558.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NJ139EB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 WB & Local Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.