US Bridges

Tpk Hce IN14A Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI E of Newark Bay · Structure no. N00353D

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
982 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,730
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Hce IN14A Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Hce IN14A Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail 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 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 8,730 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,652 by 2044. The structure is 982 ft (299.3 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 Rpte
CrossesNj RTE.440 & Conrail
Location1.5 MI E of Newark Bay
RouteInterstate 78
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6857, -74.09612
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length982 ft (299.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,730 (2024)
Projected traffic10,652 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk Hce IN14A Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail built?

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

What condition is Tpk Hce IN14A Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail 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 Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail carry?

About 8,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Hce IN14A Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail?

The structure is 982 ft (299.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Hce IN14A Rpte over Nj RTE.440 & Conrail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.