US Bridges

Nj 133 WB over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.63 MI West of Nj 33 · Structure no. 1143177

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,615
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 133 WB over Nj Turnpike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 133 WB over Nj Turnpike in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,338 by 2044. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 133 WB
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.63 MI West of Nj 33
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates40.27501, -74.50617
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,615 (2024)
Projected traffic16,338 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 133 WB over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 133 WB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 133 WB over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 13,615 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 133 WB over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 133 WB over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.