US Bridges

Nj Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .65 M S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M09909S

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,538
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr is a concrete culvert carrying Nj Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 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 51,538 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,877 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike (nso)
CrossesBayway Pipes/Linden Swr
Location.65 M S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63705, -74.20915
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,538 (2023)
Projected traffic62,877 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr carry?

About 51,538 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike (nso) over Bayway Pipes/Linden Swr?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.