US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI S Inter 10 · Structure no. M08577S

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100,270
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 100,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,913 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy
CrossesNj Tp U Turn
Location1.3 MI S Inter 10
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.5052, -74.37772
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,270 (2023)
Projected traffic143,913 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn carry?

About 100,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Nj Tp U Turn?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.