Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path
PoorClosed to trafficHudson County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S of Rt 139 · Structure no. 0954163
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,705
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 38,705 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,750 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path carry?
About 38,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Baldwin Avenue over Conrail & Path?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.