US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR Bayview & Plant RD

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 3.2 MI E of Newark Bay · Structure no. N005340

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

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR Bayview & Plant RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR Bayview & Plant RD 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 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
CrossesRR Bayview & Plant RD
Location3.2 MI E of Newark Bay
RouteInterstate 78
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 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 rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,729 (2024)
Projected traffic76,541 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$22 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR Bayview & Plant RD built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR Bayview & Plant RD 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 RR Bayview & Plant RD carry?

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

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR Bayview & Plant RD?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR Bayview & Plant RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.