US Bridges

Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.3 Miles South of Nj 3 · Structure no. 0908412

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
316 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,720
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 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 16,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,520 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeadowlands Pkwy
CrossesSecaucus RD RR & Stream
Location1.3 Miles South of Nj 3
RouteCity Street 9009
Coordinates40.78071, -74.07909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,720 (2023)
Projected traffic22,520 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream 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 Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream carry?

About 16,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowlands Pkwy over Secaucus RD RR & Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.