US Bridges

Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .4 MI N Interchange 15W · Structure no. W109160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125,258
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 125,258 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,676 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Nsw / Snw
CrossesNj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn
Location.4 MI N Interchange 15W
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76, -74.115
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,258 (2023)
Projected traffic166,676 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn 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 2023.

How much traffic does Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn carry?

About 125,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Nsw / Snw over Nj RTE 7 & Nj Tpk U-Turn?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.