US Bridges

Nj Tpk INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .6 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M09910A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
883 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,839 by 2043. The structure is 883 ft (269.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk INTER.13 ST
CrossesNj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys
Location.6 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63629, -74.20874
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length883 ft (269.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,839 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys 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 Nj Tpk INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys?

The structure is 883 ft (269.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk INTER.13 ST over Nj Tpk Nso-Nsi-Sni Rwys?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.