US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1 MI E of Newark Bay · Structure no. N003240

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83,634
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 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 83,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,049 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 127 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.
CrossesAvenue C
Location1 MI E of Newark Bay
RouteInterstate 78
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68833, -74.10333
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,634 (2024)
Projected traffic102,049 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C carry?

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

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Avenue C?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.