US Bridges

Turnpike Nso over Wilson Avenue

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · .95 MI N Interchange 14 · Structure no. M10579S

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,107
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Nso over Wilson Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Nso over Wilson Avenue in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 30,107 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,186 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Nso
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,107 (2023)
Projected traffic79,186 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nso over Wilson Avenue built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Nso 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 Turnpike Nso over Wilson Avenue carry?

About 30,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Nso over Wilson Avenue?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Nso over Wilson Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.