US Bridges

Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad of Nj

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .6 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M099100

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,473 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad of Nj is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad of Nj 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,915 by 2043. The structure is 1,473 ft (449 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk INT.13 Sit
CrossesCentral Railroad of Nj
Location.6 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63264, -74.21095
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,473 ft (449 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,915 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesRailroad
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 Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad of Nj built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad of Nj carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad of Nj?

The structure is 1,473 ft (449 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk INT.13 Sit over Central Railroad of Nj?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.