US Bridges

Nj 7 over Njtransit Former Booton

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI N of I-95 W Align · Structure no. 0910154

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,328 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 7 over Njtransit Former Booton is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 7 over Njtransit Former Booton in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 18,766 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,520 by 2043. The structure is 1,328 ft (404.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 7
CrossesNjtransit Former Booton
Location0.28 MI N of I-95 W Align
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76177, -74.1172
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+48 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,328 ft (404.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,766 (2023)
Projected traffic22,520 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 7 over Njtransit Former Booton built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nj 7 over Njtransit Former Booton 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 7 over Njtransit Former Booton carry?

About 18,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 7 over Njtransit Former Booton?

The structure is 1,328 ft (404.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 7 over Njtransit Former Booton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.