US Bridges

Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry Street

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1 MI S Passaic Riv.& Tpk · Structure no. W106680

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

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry Street 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 152,225 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy
CrossesFoundry Street
Location1 MI S Passaic Riv.& Tpk
RouteInterstate 95
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72671, -74.13163
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 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,805 (2023)
Projected traffic152,225 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry Street built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry Street carry?

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

How long is Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry Street?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Snw&nsw Rwy over Foundry Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.