Nj Turnpike over Foundry Street
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of Exit 15W · Structure no. E106680
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,702
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Nj Turnpike over Foundry Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Foundry Street in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 149,399 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Turnpike over Foundry Street built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Nj Turnpike over Foundry Street 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 Foundry Street carry?
About 116,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nj Turnpike over Foundry Street?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Turnpike over Foundry Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.