US Bridges

Njtpk INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M09905A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,379 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2043. The structure is 1,379 ft (420.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtpk INT.13 R.Sot
CrossesNj Tpk Sno Rwy
Location0.7 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63283, -74.21047
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,379 ft (420.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway 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 INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy built?

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

What condition is Njtpk INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy 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 INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy carry?

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

How long is Njtpk INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy?

The structure is 1,379 ft (420.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk INT.13 R.Sot over Nj Tpk Sno Rwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.