US Bridges

Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI S Passaic Riv& Tpk · Structure no. W106570

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
417 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
121,805
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail 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 121,805 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,000 by 2043. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtpk Nsw&snw Rwys
CrossesConrail
Location1.1 MI S Passaic Riv& Tpk
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72578, -74.13256
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 inspectionApril 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,805 (2023)
Projected traffic167,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail built?

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

What condition is Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail 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 Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail carry?

About 121,805 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Nsw&snw Rwys over Conrail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.