US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · .25 MI E of Int 15X · Structure no. E11080B

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,110 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
9,747
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,747 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,893 by 2044. The structure is 3,110 ft (947.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesNj Transit
Location.25 MI E of Int 15X
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.75419, -74.07231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,110 ft (947.9 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,747 (2024)
Projected traffic11,893 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Turnpike over Nj Transit built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit carry?

About 9,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit?

The structure is 3,110 ft (947.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.