US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI E of Newark Bay · Structure no. N00556B

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,571 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
9,514
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 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 9,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,609 by 2044. The structure is 1,571 ft (478.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
CrossesConrail
Location3.5 MI E of Newark Bay
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70226, -74.07578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,571 ft (478.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,514 (2024)
Projected traffic11,609 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over 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 March 2024.

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

About 9,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail?

The structure is 1,571 ft (478.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.