Turnpike Nso over Bound Creek
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 1.21 MI S of Int 14 · Structure no. M10353S
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,714
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Turnpike Nso over Bound Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Turnpike Nso over Bound Creek in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 46,714 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,340 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 83 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turnpike Nso over Bound Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turnpike Nso 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 Nso over Bound Creek carry?
About 46,714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Turnpike Nso 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 83 ft wide.
Who owns Turnpike Nso over Bound Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.