US Bridges

Nj Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .25 MI South of I-78 · Structure no. 0913155

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 24,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,620 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 440
CrossesJfk Blvd (cr 501)
Location.25 MI South of I-78
RouteState Highway 440
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6912, -74.10386
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,280 (2022)
Projected traffic29,620 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501) carry?

About 24,280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 440 over Jfk Blvd (cr 501)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.