US Bridges

NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.9MI SW of US1&139 JCT · Structure no. 0904154

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,720 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
38,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 38,491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,966 by 2043. The structure is 1,720 ft (524.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNJ139WB-12 ST Vdct
CrossesI-78 & Coles Street
Location0.9MI SW of US1&139 JCT
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates40.73136, -74.05175
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+14 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,720 ft (524.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street 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 NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street carry?

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

How long is NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street?

The structure is 1,720 ft (524.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NJ139WB-12 ST Vdct over I-78 & Coles Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.