US Bridges

Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .2 MI N Interchange 16 W · Structure no. W112850

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,335
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound 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 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 86,335 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,904 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTurnpike Nsw/Snw
CrossesNj RTE 3 Eastbound
Location.2 MI N Interchange 16 W
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.80333, -74.07333
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,335 (2023)
Projected traffic117,904 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound built?

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

What condition is Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound 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 Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound carry?

About 86,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Nsw/Snw over Nj RTE 3 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.