US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI North of Inter 15W · Structure no. E109020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126,799
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 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 126,799 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,719 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesBellville Tpk (nj Rt 7)
Location0.1 MI North of Inter 15W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75403, -74.10914
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,799 (2024)
Projected traffic154,719 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7) carry?

About 126,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Bellville Tpk (nj Rt 7)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.