US Bridges

440 X NB over W 4th Street

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · Bayonne NB Nj Approach · Structure no. 382304B

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,930 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
26,420
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

440 X NB over W 4th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying 440 X NB over W 4th Street in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 26,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,521 by 2041. The structure is 2,930 ft (893.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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Carries440 X NB
CrossesW 4th Street
LocationBayonne NB Nj Approach
RouteState Highway 440
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64415, -74.14126
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,930 ft (893.1 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,420 (2023)
Projected traffic33,521 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 440 X NB over W 4th Street built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is 440 X NB over W 4th Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 440 X NB over W 4th Street carry?

About 26,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 440 X NB over W 4th Street?

The structure is 2,930 ft (893.1 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 440 X NB over W 4th Street?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).