US Bridges

Turnpike Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .3 MI N Interchange 16 W · Structure no. W112970

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

About this bridge

Turnpike Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn 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 86,335 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,902 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Snw/Nsw
CrossesNj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn
Location.3 MI N Interchange 16 W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80359, -74.07146
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,335 (2023)
Projected traffic117,902 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 Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn built?

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

What condition is Turnpike Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn 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 Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn carry?

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

How long is Turnpike Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Snw/Nsw over Nj RTE 3 Wb&tpk U-Turn?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.