US Bridges

Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.9MI SE of NJ35 & 440JCT · Structure no. 1261150

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,829
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 9,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,993 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHall Avenue
CrossesNorth Jersey Coast Line
Location0.9MI SE of NJ35 & 440JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.52008, -74.26871
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,829 (2024)
Projected traffic11,993 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
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 Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line carry?

About 9,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Avenue over North Jersey Coast Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.