RT508 (NEWARK TPK)
Carrying RT508 (NEWARK TPK) over NJ 7 SB, RAMP H NB
1.54 MI EAST OF I-280 INT, Hudson, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RT508 (NEWARK TPK)
The RT508 (NEWARK TPK) bridge in Hudson, New Jersey carries RT508 (NEWARK TPK) over NJ 7 SB, RAMP H NB. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 1,396 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RT508 (NEWARK TPK) compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,396 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0910150
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT508 (NEWARK TPK) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RT508 (NEWARK TPK) against other structures in Hudson and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RT508 (NEWARK TPK)?
RT508 (NEWARK TPK) in Hudson, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT508 (NEWARK TPK) inspected?
RT508 (NEWARK TPK)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,396 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT508 (NEWARK TPK) is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RT508 (NEWARK TPK)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for RT508 (NEWARK TPK).
Who is responsible for maintaining RT508 (NEWARK TPK)?
Ownership is not specified for RT508 (NEWARK TPK) in the NBI.
How old is RT508 (NEWARK TPK) and does age affect safety?
RT508 (NEWARK TPK) was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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