US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Nj Route 3

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · Interchange 16W · Structure no. W11272D

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,948
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Nj Route 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Nj Route 3 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 11,948 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,364 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 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 Turnpike
CrossesNj Route 3
LocationInterchange 16W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80833, -74.08167
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.
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,948 (2023)
Projected traffic69,364 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 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Nj Route 3 built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Nj Route 3 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 Turnpike over Nj Route 3 carry?

About 11,948 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Nj Route 3?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Nj Route 3?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.