US Bridges

East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail

PoorPosted for load

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.31MI SW Njtpk Exit 14A · Structure no. 0963150

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,590 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast 32nd Street
CrossesHblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail
Location1.31MI SW Njtpk Exit 14A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.66964, -74.1095
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,590 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns East 32nd Street over Hblrt-Bayonnebr&conrail?

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