FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST 32ND STREET

Carrying EAST 32ND STREET over HBLRT-BAYONNEBR&CONRAIL

1.31MI SW NJTPK EXIT 14A, Hudson, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST 32ND STREET

The EAST 32ND STREET bridge in Hudson, New Jersey carries EAST 32ND STREET over HBLRT-BAYONNEBR&CONRAIL. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EAST 32ND STREET compares

▼ 28.4
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of New Jersey bridges
202
Bridges in Hudson · 6 in Poor condition
EAST 32ND STREET 15.4 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
7.2
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
6.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.1 m (79 ft)
Deck Width
13.6 m (45 ft)
Owner
Unknown
Avg Daily Traffic
8,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0963150

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

EAST 32ND STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare EAST 32ND STREET 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 EAST 32ND STREET?

EAST 32ND STREET in Hudson, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST 32ND STREET inspected?

EAST 32ND STREET'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 8,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST 32ND STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EAST 32ND STREET?

EAST 32ND STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST 32ND STREET?

EAST 32ND STREET is owned and maintained by Unknown.

How old is EAST 32ND STREET and does age affect safety?

EAST 32ND STREET was built in 1969, making it 57 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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