US Bridges

Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI North of US 206 · Structure no. M5328AR

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMile 53 U-Turn
CrossesTurnpike Mainline
Location0.2 MI North of US 206
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.12106, -74.7042
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 53 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.