US Bridges

Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.0 Mile South of Rt 95 · Structure no. 0909151

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,477 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
62,583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 62,583 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,363 by 2044. The structure is 1,477 ft (450.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 7
CrossesNj Transit & Conrail
Location1.0 Mile South of Rt 95
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74667, -74.09639
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,477 ft (450.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,583 (2024)
Projected traffic76,363 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail built?

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

What condition is Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail carry?

About 62,583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail?

The structure is 1,477 ft (450.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 7 over Nj Transit & Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.