US Bridges

Nj 440 over Avenue C

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.5M East of Bayonne Br · Structure no. 0921154

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,305
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 440 over Avenue C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 440 over Avenue C 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,299 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 440
CrossesAvenue C
Location0.5M East of Bayonne Br
RouteState Highway 440
Coordinates40.65396, -74.1292
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,305 (2023)
Projected traffic44,299 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 440 over Avenue C built?

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

What condition is Nj 440 over Avenue C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 440 over Avenue C carry?

About 36,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 440 over Avenue C?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 440 over Avenue C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.