US Bridges

New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.1MI N of Njtpk Exit 15X · Structure no. 09S9501

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,305
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,305 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,230 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Cnty RD CR 655
CrossesMain Line M.P. 3.73
Location0.1MI N of Njtpk Exit 15X
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates40.76329, -74.07773
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,305 (2023)
Projected traffic15,230 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73 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 New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73 carry?

About 11,305 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns New Cnty RD CR 655 over Main Line M.P. 3.73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.