US Bridges

Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of Inter 16E · Structure no. E112100

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,810
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 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 15,810 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,291 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSecaucus Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.5 MI South of Inter 16E
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77457, -74.05999
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,810 (2024)
Projected traffic19,291 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike 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 Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 15,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Secaucus Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.