US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .8 MI E of Newark Bay · Structure no. N003000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,634
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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 83,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,049 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
CrossesKennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501)
Location.8 MI E of Newark Bay
RouteInterstate 78
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.691, -74.10477
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,634 (2024)
Projected traffic102,049 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501) 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 Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501) carry?

About 83,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Kennedy BLVD(CO.RTE.501)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.