US Bridges

Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.22 MI West of Route 495 · Structure no. 0908151

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 91,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,792 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 3
CrossesPenhorn Creek
Location0.22 MI West of Route 495
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78075, -74.04644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,493 (2023)
Projected traffic109,792 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek carry?

About 91,493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 3 over Penhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.