US Bridges

Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .39 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. I09935B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
342 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,725 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Inter 13 Tw
CrossesNj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca
Location.39 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64246, -74.20926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic30,725 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Inter 13 Tw over Nj Tpk Ramps Te Et Ca?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.