US Bridges

Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI S of CR 505 · Structure no. 0953163

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPershing Road
CrossesHblr & Port Imperial Blv
Location0.36 MI S of CR 505
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77333, -74.015
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2024)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pershing Road over Hblr & Port Imperial Blv?

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