US Bridges

Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1 MI N Rahway River · Structure no. M09718A

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno 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 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 374 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk 97 U-Turn
CrossesNj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno
Location1 MI N Rahway River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61192, -74.22388
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2023)
Projected traffic466 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$318,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk 97 U-Turn over Nj.Tpk.Nso Nsi Sni Sno?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.