Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 4.2 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800047
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 79,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 79,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,137 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road carry?
About 79,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Exit Bridge No. 15 over Service Road?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).