US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 3.8 MI North of Int 8A · Structure no. M077790

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,879
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 87,879 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,455 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy
CrossesIreland Brook Overpass
Location3.8 MI North of Int 8A
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.4051, -74.45121
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,879 (2023)
Projected traffic114,455 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass carry?

About 87,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso Nsi Rwy over Ireland Brook Overpass?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.