US Bridges

Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of NJ139 JCT · Structure no. 0951166

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,186
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd) 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 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 13,186 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,089 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Avenue
CrossesBergen CO Line (abndnd)
Location0.1 MI S of NJ139 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7329, -74.05498
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
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 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,186 (2023)
Projected traffic16,089 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$334,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd) built?

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

What condition is Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd) carry?

About 13,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Avenue over Bergen CO Line (abndnd)?

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