US Bridges

Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI South of Int 9 · Structure no. M08158N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,337
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane 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 31,337 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,218 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Sno Roadway
CrossesTices Lane
Location1.5 MI South of Int 9
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.45453, -74.41994
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,337 (2023)
Projected traffic56,218 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane carry?

About 31,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Sno Roadway over Tices Lane?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.