US Bridges

Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .6 MI S Interchange 16 W · Structure no. W111960

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

Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur 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 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy
CrossesNj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur
Location.6 MI S Interchange 16 W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79291, -74.0847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,258 (2023)
Projected traffic166,650 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur built?

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

What condition is Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur 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 Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur carry?

About 125,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Snw-Nsw Rwy over Nj Transit &nj Tpk U-Tur?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.