US Bridges

Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1 MI S Passaic Riv.& Tpk · Structure no. E10689A

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,829
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, 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 5 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 6,829 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,700 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Ramp Tnw
CrossesNj Tpk NB & SB East
Location1 MI S Passaic Riv.& Tpk
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72875, -74.12785
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,829 (2023)
Projected traffic144,700 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East carry?

About 6,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Ramp Tnw over Nj Tpk NB & SB East?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.