US Bridges

Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.1 North of Jefferson Av · Structure no. 2049161

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,478
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,973 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHand Place
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
Location0.1 North of Jefferson Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67948, -74.20656
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,478 (2022)
Projected traffic2,973 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 2,478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Hand Place over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

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