US Bridges

Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · I-Sec RT.440 &hud.Co.Ext. · Structure no. N00353B

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,320
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, 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 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 20,320 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,794 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Hce IN14A Rpwt
CrossesGarfield Avenue
LocationI-Sec RT.440 &hud.Co.Ext.
RouteInterstate 78
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68684, -74.09904
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,320 (2024)
Projected traffic24,794 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue built?

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

What condition is Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue 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 Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue carry?

About 20,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Hce IN14A Rpwt over Garfield Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.