US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI E of Newark Bay · Structure no. N003730

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,279 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
62,729
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr 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 62,729 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,541 by 2044. The structure is 2,279 ft (694.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
CrossesNJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr
Location1.7 MI E of Newark Bay
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.68624, -74.09242
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,279 ft (694.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,729 (2024)
Projected traffic76,541 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr 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 NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr carry?

About 62,729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr?

The structure is 2,279 ft (694.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over NJ440 Ramps Et-Tw &rr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.