US Bridges

Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (abndnd)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.4MI NE of NJ21&I280 JCT · Structure no. 0957160

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,425
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (abndnd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (abndnd) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,160 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKearny Ave (CR697)
CrossesNewark Branch (abndnd)
Location0.4MI NE of NJ21&I280 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 697
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75205, -74.15748
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,425 (2023)
Projected traffic15,160 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (abndnd) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (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 Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (abndnd) carry?

About 12,425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (abndnd)?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Kearny Ave (CR697) over Newark Branch (abndnd)?

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