US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .16 MI N Rahway River · Structure no. M096390

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
246,243
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj is a concrete slab carrying Nj Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 246,243 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,390 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 516 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesCentral Railroad of Nj
Location.16 MI N Rahway River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6013, -74.23038
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width516 ft (157.4 m)
Roadway width510 ft (155.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246,243 (2023)
Projected traffic247,390 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj 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 Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj carry?

About 246,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 516 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Central Railroad of Nj?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.