US Bridges

Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.26 MI S of Rt 1+9T · Structure no. 0954160

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,620
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 105 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 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 11,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,180 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTonnele Avenue
CrossesPath/Conrail Pas-Harm Br
Location0.26 MI S of Rt 1+9T
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.73535, -74.067
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,620 (2024)
Projected traffic14,180 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 byState Highway 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$6.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br 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 Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br carry?

About 11,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tonnele Avenue over Path/Conrail Pas-Harm Br?

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