US Bridges

40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.09 MI South of I-78 JCT · Structure no. 0913151

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries40th Street
CrossesNj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit
Location1.09 MI South of I-78 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.67544, -74.10474
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2023)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 40th Street over Nj 440 Conrail&nj Trnsit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.