A bridge's favorite type of music? Heavy metal. Or suspension... it depends.
A bridge's favorite type of music? Heavy metal. Or suspension... it depends.
Why did the truss bridge break up with the beam bridge? It needed more support.
over Arthur Kill Road
3 miles north of NJ TRPK
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 92,650 vehicles per day and is 98 years old (reconstructed in 1962).
Its sufficiency rating of 53.5 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 20 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 2310 feet long — a longer crossing, over 1 minute.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 20 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
About 92,650 vehicles cross daily — heavy traffic, congestion likely during rush hours.
The deck is 55 feet wide with 3-4 lanes — standard width.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1928
98 years old (rebuilt 1962)
Structure Type
Steel Girder & Floorbeam
Total Length
2,310 ft
704.1 m
Deck Width
55 ft
16.9 m
Spans
39
sections between supports
Max Span
115 ft
longest unsupported section (35.1 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
20 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
92,650vehicles/day
40.52517°N, 74.23929°W
Steel Girder & Floorbeam
A steel girder bridge relies on large steel I-beams or plate girders as the primary load-bearing members. These bridges can span significant distances and carry heavy loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.