US Bridges

Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI North of Inter 17 · Structure no. E113160

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
74,238
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3 in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 74,238 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,325 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Nse/Sne
CrossesNj Route 3
Location1.0 MI North of Inter 17
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78766, -74.0496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,238 (2024)
Projected traffic82,325 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3 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 Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3 carry?

About 74,238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Nse/Sne over Nj Route 3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.