US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI N Rahway River · Structure no. M09848S

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,346
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 55,346 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,003 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nso Rwy
CrossesMorses Creek
Location2.2 MI N Rahway River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62886, -74.21398
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,346 (2023)
Projected traffic79,003 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek carry?

About 55,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Morses Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.