US Bridges

New Cnty RD CR 655 over Sss Drive

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.1MI N of Njtpk Exit 15X · Structure no. 09S9502

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,310
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

New Cnty RD CR 655 over Sss Drive is a concrete culvert carrying New Cnty RD CR 655 over Sss Drive 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 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 11,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Cnty RD CR 655
CrossesSss Drive
Location0.1MI N of Njtpk Exit 15X
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates40.76324, -74.07814
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
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,310 (2023)
Projected traffic15,300 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
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 Sss Drive built?

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

What condition is New Cnty RD CR 655 over Sss Drive 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 New Cnty RD CR 655 over Sss Drive carry?

About 11,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Cnty RD CR 655 over Sss Drive?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns New Cnty RD CR 655 over Sss Drive?

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