US Bridges

Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI W of 440-1+9 JCT · Structure no. 0905150

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 16,539 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,847 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave CR 659
CrossesRoute US 1&9T
Location1.1 MI W of 440-1+9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7301, -74.10938
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,539 (2023)
Projected traffic19,847 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T 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 Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T carry?

About 16,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave CR 659 over Route US 1&9T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.