US Bridges

Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso Rwy

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .6 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M09913A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
885 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,650 by 2043. The structure is 885 ft (269.7 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 Tsi
CrossesNj Tpk Nso Rwy
Location.6 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.63587, -74.20961
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 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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length885 ft (269.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,650 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso Rwy built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso Rwy carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso Rwy?

The structure is 885 ft (269.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk INT.13 Tsi over Nj Tpk Nso Rwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.