US Bridges

North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 2.80 MI S of Int. 14 · Structure no. 3800069

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
501 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,193
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 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 19,193 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,419 by 2044. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Ave WB
CrossesNjtpk & Ramp Tn
Location2.80 MI S of Int. 14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67012, -74.1785
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,193 (2024)
Projected traffic23,419 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$512,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn 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 2024.

How much traffic does North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn carry?

About 19,193 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns North Ave WB over Njtpk & Ramp Tn?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.