US Bridges

Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI South of Inter 16E · Structure no. E109830

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
5,617 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126,799
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 73 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 154,179 by 2044. The structure is 5,617 ft (1,712.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Nse/Sne
CrossesHackensack Rv & Erie RR
Location2.0 MI South of Inter 16E
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75333, -74.10833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+35 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,617 ft (1,712.1 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,799 (2024)
Projected traffic154,179 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR carry?

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

How long is Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR?

The structure is 5,617 ft (1,712.1 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Nse/Sne over Hackensack Rv & Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.