US Bridges

Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.38 MI NE of I-95 · Structure no. M08869S

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,190
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 95,190 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,185 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNjtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy
CrossesLvrr-Perth Amboy Branch
Location0.38 MI NE of I-95
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.53075, -74.33339
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,190 (2023)
Projected traffic133,185 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch 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 Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch carry?

About 95,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Nso-Nsi Rwy over Lvrr-Perth Amboy Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.