US Bridges

Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br.

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S of Nj Tpk E Spur · Structure no. 0910153

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,224 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
18,985
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br. in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 88 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,780 by 2043. The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 7
CrossesAbandoned Conr. Nwrk Br.
Location0.2 MI S of Nj Tpk E Spur
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75653, -74.11132
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+24 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,224 ft (373.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,985 (2023)
Projected traffic22,780 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br. built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br. carry?

About 18,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br.?

The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 7 over Abandoned Conr. Nwrk Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.