US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.64 MI N Bound Creek · Structure no. M10518S

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,890 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
77,877
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 77,877 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,870 by 2043. The structure is 1,890 ft (576.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy
CrossesCrrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps
Location1.64 MI N Bound Creek
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.71167, -74.14667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,890 ft (576.1 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,877 (2023)
Projected traffic77,870 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps carry?

About 77,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps?

The structure is 1,890 ft (576.1 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso&nt Rdwy over Crrnj Lvrr &nj.Tpk.Ramps?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.