US Bridges

Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni*

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI South of Int 9 · Structure no. M080970

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni* is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni* 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 81 U-Turn Rp
CrossesNj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni*
Location2.3 MI South of Int 9
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.44653, -74.42445
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2023)
Projected traffic299 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni* built?

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

What condition is Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni* 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni* carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni*?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 81 U-Turn Rp over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni-Sni*?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.