US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Paunpeck Creek

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI North of Inter 17E · Structure no. E114520

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,533
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Paunpeck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Paunpeck Creek 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 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 98,533 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,144 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesPaunpeck Creek
Location2.0 MI North of Inter 17E
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80358, -74.03425
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,533 (2024)
Projected traffic102,144 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Paunpeck Creek built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Paunpeck Creek 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 Paunpeck Creek carry?

About 98,533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Paunpeck Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Paunpeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.