US Bridges

Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.84 Mi. S. of CR 615 · Structure no. M068640

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMilepost 69 U-Turn
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.84 Mi. S. of CR 615
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.27929, -74.50564
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Milepost 69 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.