US Bridges

Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.70 Miles South of Nj 7 · Structure no. 0964162

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesNJT & Conrail(abandoned)
Location0.70 Miles South of Nj 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77078, -74.1419
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2023)
Projected traffic4,170 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned) carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Street over NJT & Conrail(abandoned)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.