US Bridges

Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.1MI SE of Njtpk Int 14B · Structure no. 0958160

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,802
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,802 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,043 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCaven Point Road
CrossesNational Storage Branch
Location0.1MI SE of Njtpk Int 14B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.70013, -74.06851
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,802 (2023)
Projected traffic29,043 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch carry?

About 23,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Caven Point Road over National Storage Branch?

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