US Bridges

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &conrail

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .5 MI SW Holland Tunnel · Structure no. N007520

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,042 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
38,967
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &conrail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 2,042 ft (622.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext.
CrossesNewark 7th 3rd &conrail
Location.5 MI SW Holland Tunnel
RouteInterstate 78
Coordinates40.72658, -74.05312
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,042 ft (622.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 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 closed1.2 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$150,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &conrail built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &conrail carry?

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

How long is Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &conrail?

The structure is 2,042 ft (622.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Hud.Co.Ext. over Newark 7th 3rd &conrail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.