Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 2.7 MI N Interchange 15 W · Structure no. W111190
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125,258
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works 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 125,258 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,650 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works carry?
About 125,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Jersey City Water Works?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.