US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.57MI NE Njtpk Exit 14A · Structure no. 0962155

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,405
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,330 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesHblr & Conrail (mp 3.27)
Location0.57MI NE Njtpk Exit 14A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69137, -74.08823
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,405 (2023)
Projected traffic11,330 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27) carry?

About 8,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over Hblr & Conrail (mp 3.27)?

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