US Bridges

Nj 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.69 MI South of I-78 · Structure no. 0913153

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 24,276 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,132 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 440
CrossesConrail & Nj Transit
Location0.69 MI South of I-78
RouteState Highway 440
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68656, -74.0942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,276 (2022)
Projected traffic29,132 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit 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 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit carry?

About 24,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 440 over Conrail & Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.