US Bridges

Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.21 MI S of Int 14 · Structure no. M103530

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
117,547
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 117,547 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,690 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Nsi/Sni
CrossesBound Creek
Location1.21 MI S of Int 14
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68964, -74.16289
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,547 (2023)
Projected traffic152,690 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek 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 Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek carry?

About 117,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Nsi/Sni over Bound Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.