Fun fact: The average American crosses 4 bridges a day without even noticing.
Fun fact: The average American crosses 4 bridges a day without even noticing.
The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
over N.J. ROUTE 53
0.8 MI EAST OF RTE 46
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 74,410 vehicles per day and is 65 years old (reconstructed in 1993).
Its sufficiency rating of 60.4 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 14 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 is likely to be a comfortable crossing for most travelers.
This bridge is 82 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 14 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 74,410 vehicles cross daily — heavy traffic, congestion likely during rush hours.
The deck is 73 feet wide with multiple lanes — easy to stay in a center lane.
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
1961
65 years old (rebuilt 1993)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
82 ft
25.0 m
Deck Width
73 ft
22.1 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
78 ft
longest unsupported section (23.8 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
14 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
74,410vehicles/day
40.88976°N, 74.47822°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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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.