US Bridges

Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI NW of Njtpk EX.14B · Structure no. 0950163

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1913
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,929
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1913, so it is 125 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 14,929 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,216 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Avenue
CrossesHudson Bergen Light Rail
Location0.7 MI NW of Njtpk EX.14B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71155, -74.07532
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,929 (2024)
Projected traffic18,216 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1913.

What condition is Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail carry?

About 14,929 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Avenue over Hudson Bergen Light Rail?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.