US Bridges

Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · .95 MI N Interchange 14 · Structure no. M10579O

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,560
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue 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 52,560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,942 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E
CrossesWilson Avenue
Location.95 MI N Interchange 14
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.715, -74.13833
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,560 (2023)
Projected traffic77,942 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue built?

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

What condition is Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue 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 Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue carry?

About 52,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns Sni-W/Sno-W/Sno-E over Wilson Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.