US Bridges

Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har Br

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.46 MI S of Rt 139 · Structure no. 0954162

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,560
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har Br is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har Br in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 101 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 15,560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,990 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSummit Avenue
CrossesPath/Conrail Pass-Har Br
Location0.46 MI S of Rt 139
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.73059, -74.06123
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,560 (2024)
Projected traffic18,990 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har Br built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har 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 Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har Br carry?

About 15,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har Br?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Avenue over Path/Conrail Pass-Har Br?

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