US Bridges

Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 3 MI N Rahway River · Structure no. M098760

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,017 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
134,112
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 5 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 134,112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,642 by 2043. The structure is 1,017 ft (310 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNjtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys
CrossesRailroad Ave & Crr of Nj
Location3 MI N Rahway River
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.63173, -74.21175
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,017 ft (310 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,112 (2023)
Projected traffic167,642 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj carry?

About 134,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj?

The structure is 1,017 ft (310 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Nsi-Sni Rwys over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.