US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI North of Inter 15W · Structure no. E110850

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118,293
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 74 years old, older 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 6 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 118,293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,340 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesNj Transit (boonton Br)
Location1.0 MI North of Inter 15W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76168, -74.07655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,293 (2024)
Projected traffic144,340 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$106,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br) built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br) carry?

About 118,293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Nj Transit (boonton Br)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.