US Bridges

Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of RT3 & 495 JCT · Structure no. 0908411

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
437 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,545 by 2042. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarmon Meadow Blvd
CrossesNj Route 3
Location0.5 MI N of RT3 & 495 JCT
Coordinates40.79, -74.055
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2022)
Projected traffic2,545 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3 carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Harmon Meadow Blvd over Nj Route 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.