US Bridges

North Marginal ST over Park Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI W of Lin Tunnel · Structure no. 0917163

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,248
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Marginal ST over Park Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying North Marginal ST over Park Avenue in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 34,248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,098 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Marginal ST
CrossesPark Avenue
Location0.6 MI W of Lin Tunnel
RouteState Highway 495
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76872, -74.0234
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,248 (2024)
Projected traffic41,098 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$394,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Marginal ST over Park Avenue built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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

About 34,248 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Marginal ST over Park Avenue?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns North Marginal ST over Park Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.