US Bridges

Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 3.7 MI W of NJ28&GSP JCT · Structure no. 2063162

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,045
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTuttle Parkway
CrossesRaritan Valley Line
Location3.7 MI W of NJ28&GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6481, -74.35685
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,045 (2023)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
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 Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line carry?

About 2,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tuttle Parkway over Raritan Valley Line?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.