US Bridges

U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI North of Exit 2 · Structure no. M013400

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU-Turn Maintenance
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.5 MI North of Exit 2
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.75837, -75.26845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic343 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike 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 2024.

How much traffic does U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U-Turn Maintenance over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.