US Bridges

Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI NW of Njtpk Ex 14B · Structure no. 0950164

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,060
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,875 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClerk Street
CrossesNJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl
Location0.7 MI NW of Njtpk Ex 14B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.71121, -74.0741
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2023)
Projected traffic4,875 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Clerk Street over NJT Hudson Bergen Lt Rl?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.