US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR & 5 Roads

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 2 MI SW of Holland Tunnel · Structure no. N006490

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
4,269 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
53,974
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR & 5 Roads is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR & 5 Roads in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 53,974 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,858 by 2044. The structure is 4,269 ft (1,301.2 m) long and 110 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.
CrossesRR & 5 Roads
Location2 MI SW of Holland Tunnel
RouteInterstate 78
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71214, -74.05412
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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,269 ft (1,301.2 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,974 (2024)
Projected traffic65,858 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR & 5 Roads built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR & 5 Roads 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 RR & 5 Roads carry?

About 53,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR & 5 Roads?

The structure is 4,269 ft (1,301.2 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over RR & 5 Roads?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.