US Bridges

Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.8MI E of US9&NJ495 JCT · Structure no. 0951165

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,785
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,160 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalisades Avenue
CrossesAbnd Bergen CO Branch
Location0.8MI E of US9&NJ495 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73136, -74.05326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,785 (2023)
Projected traffic13,160 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch carry?

About 10,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Palisades Avenue over Abnd Bergen CO Branch?

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