US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI North of Exit 14 · Structure no. E106570

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
116,702
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 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 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 116,702 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,398 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesCrr of Nj Nwk Branch
Location2.0 MI North of Exit 14
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71667, -74.13667
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,702 (2024)
Projected traffic142,398 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch 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 Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch carry?

About 116,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Crr of Nj Nwk Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.