US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1 MI SW of Holland Tunnel · Structure no. N007130

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,355 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
38,967
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts 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 38,967 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,547 by 2044. The structure is 2,355 ft (717.8 m) long and 84 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 Waldo Yard & Sts
Location1 MI SW of Holland Tunnel
RouteInterstate 78
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71759, -74.056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,355 ft (717.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,967 (2024)
Projected traffic47,547 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts 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 Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts carry?

About 38,967 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts?

The structure is 2,355 ft (717.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Conrail Waldo Yard & Sts?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.