US Bridges

Turnpike Sno over Delancy Street

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · .75 MI N of Int 14 · Structure no. M10556O

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,633
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Sno over Delancy Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Sno over Delancy Street 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 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 32,633 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,403 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Sno
CrossesDelancy Street
Location.75 MI N of Int 14
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71333, -74.14167
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,633 (2023)
Projected traffic78,403 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnpike Sno over Delancy Street built?

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

What condition is Turnpike Sno over Delancy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Turnpike Sno over Delancy Street carry?

About 32,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Sno over Delancy Street?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Sno over Delancy Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.