US Bridges

Nj 440 over Broadway

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.0 Ml NE of Bayonne Br · Structure no. 0921156

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 440 over Broadway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 440 over Broadway in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 33,338 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,679 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 440
CrossesBroadway
Location1.0 Ml NE of Bayonne Br
RouteState Highway 440
Coordinates40.65392, -74.12686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,338 (2023)
Projected traffic40,679 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Broadway built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 440 over Broadway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 440 over Broadway carry?

About 33,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 440 over Broadway?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 440 over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.