US Bridges

Mile 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI SW of Gsp · Structure no. M09010A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Mile 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 90 U-Turn
CrossesNj Turnpike Rwys
Location0.13 MI SW of Gsp
RouteInterstate 95
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54067, -74.31094
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2023)
Projected traffic368 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$663,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys 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 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mile 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 90 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike Rwys?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.