US Bridges

NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 2 Mi. N. of Bayonne Brdg · Structure no. 3800076

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,288
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,288 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,946 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNJ440 Ramp
CrossesJ. F. Kennedy Blvd
Location2 Mi. N. of Bayonne Brdg
RouteState Highway 440
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65384, -74.1347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,288 (2023)
Projected traffic9,946 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd carry?

About 8,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NJ440 Ramp over J. F. Kennedy Blvd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.