US Bridges

Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 2.2 Mi. North of Int. 7A · Structure no. M062770

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2044. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMile 63 U-Turn
CrossesTurnpike Mainline
Location2.2 Mi. North of Int. 7A
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.21433, -74.57058
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 63 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.