US Bridges

Njtpk Sno/Ramp Sot over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .95 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M09876N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,454 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
56,785
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Sno/Ramp Sot over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Sno/Ramp Sot over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 56,785 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,690 by 2043. The structure is 2,454 ft (748 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNjtpk Sno/Ramp Sot
CrossesRailroad Ave & Crr of Nj
Location.95 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.63151, -74.21141
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,454 ft (748 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,785 (2023)
Projected traffic86,690 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sno/Ramp Sot over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Njtpk Sno/Ramp Sot 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Njtpk Sno/Ramp Sot over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj carry?

About 56,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Sno/Ramp Sot over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj?

The structure is 2,454 ft (748 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Sno/Ramp Sot over Railroad Ave & Crr of Nj?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.