US Bridges

Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Interchange 16 W · Structure no. W11272C

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,893
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 23,893 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,614 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt
CrossesSouth Service Road
LocationInterchange 16 W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80756, -74.08047
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,893 (2023)
Projected traffic67,614 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road 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 Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road carry?

About 23,893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk-Tc/Et/Ct/Wt over South Service Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.