Route 3 Bridge

Route 3 Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Hackensack River with two separate structures carrying traffic in each direction between Secaucus and East Rutherford. The main span uses riveted Pratt through truss construction with thirteen deck plate girder approach sections supported by concrete piers.

The bridge was built in 1934 as a bascule structure and underwent major changes in 1964 when it was elevated and converted to a fixed span design. This conversion allowed more efficient traffic flow across the river.

The westbound section carries the name Medgar Evers Bridge, honoring a civil rights figure while serving as a passage between neighboring communities.

The bridge operates in both directions daily and serves as a key link to the Lincoln Tunnel, connecting New Jersey residents with New York City. The structure handles heavy traffic during peak hours.

The structure incorporates a rivet-connected Pratt through truss main span and thirteen deck plate girder approach spans supported by concrete piers.

GPS coordinates: 40.79861,-74.13732

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25