US Bridges

South Marginal ST over Park Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI W of Lin Tunnel · Structure no. 0917162

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,982
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Marginal ST over Park Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South Marginal ST over Park Avenue in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 87 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 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 22,982 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,042 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Marginal ST
CrossesPark Avenue
Location0.6 MI W of Lin Tunnel
RouteState Highway 495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76844, -74.0237
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,982 (2024)
Projected traffic28,042 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$482,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Marginal ST over Park Avenue built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is South Marginal ST over Park Avenue 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 South Marginal ST over Park Avenue carry?

About 22,982 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Marginal ST over Park Avenue?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns South Marginal ST over Park Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.