US Bridges

Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.92MI NE Njtpk Exit 14A · Structure no. 0962154

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,465
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,670 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChapel Avenue
CrossesHblr&conrail
Location0.92MI NE Njtpk Exit 14A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.69497, -74.0836
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,465 (2023)
Projected traffic4,670 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail carry?

About 3,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Avenue over Hblr&conrail?

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