US Bridges

Nj 440 SB over Jfk Boulevard (cr 501)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI N of Bayonne Brdge · Structure no. 0921152

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 440 SB over Jfk Boulevard (cr 501) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 440 SB over Jfk Boulevard (cr 501) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,770 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 440 SB
CrossesJfk Boulevard (cr 501)
Location0.4 MI N of Bayonne Brdge
RouteState Highway 440
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65427, -74.1337
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,740 (2024)
Projected traffic16,770 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 SB over Jfk Boulevard (cr 501) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 440 SB over Jfk Boulevard (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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 440 SB over Jfk Boulevard (cr 501) carry?

About 13,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 440 SB over Jfk Boulevard (cr 501)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 440 SB over Jfk Boulevard (cr 501)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.