US Bridges

Int 13 Ramp Sot over Morses Creek

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M09862A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
486 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Int 13 Ramp Sot over Morses Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Int 13 Ramp Sot over Morses Creek in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,568 by 2043. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInt 13 Ramp Sot
CrossesMorses Creek
Location1.1 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62889, -74.21295
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,568 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Int 13 Ramp Sot over Morses Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Int 13 Ramp Sot 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 Int 13 Ramp Sot over Morses Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Int 13 Ramp Sot over Morses Creek?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Int 13 Ramp Sot over Morses Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.