US Bridges

Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2 MI N Hackensack River · Structure no. E11672A

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,007 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,231
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44,231 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,010 by 2043. The structure is 1,007 ft (306.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Snw
CrossesNj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy
Location2 MI N Hackensack River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83259, -74.02258
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,007 ft (306.9 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,231 (2023)
Projected traffic58,010 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy carry?

About 44,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy?

The structure is 1,007 ft (306.9 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Snw over Nj Tpk Sb-E & E-80 Rdwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.