US Bridges

Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 4 MI North of Exit 4 · Structure no. M03702A

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,957 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 365 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2044. The structure is 1,957 ft (596.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk U-Turn Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location4 MI North of Exit 4
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.95767, -74.91947
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,957 ft (596.5 m)
Longest span665 ft (202.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2024)
Projected traffic444 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 1,957 ft (596.5 m) long with a longest span of 665 ft (202.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk U-Turn Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.