US Bridges

Nj 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.11 Miles N of Nj 440 · Structure no. 0922150

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
634 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,685 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,420 by 2043. The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 185
CrossesNj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr
Location0.11 Miles N of Nj 440
RouteState Highway 185
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68491, -74.09215
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length634 ft (193.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,685 (2023)
Projected traffic16,420 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr 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 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr carry?

About 13,685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr?

The structure is 634 ft (193.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 185 over Nj 440 NB Conrail & Pjr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.