US Bridges

Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1 MI N Rahway River · Structure no. M097200

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,059
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 31,059 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,898 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTremley Point Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1 MI N Rahway River
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61201, -74.2238
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,059 (2023)
Projected traffic37,898 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 31,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Tremley Point Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.