US Bridges

Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .15 MI S Interchange 13 · Structure no. M099750

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
134,112
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 134,112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,940 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNjtpk Nsi&sni Rwy
CrossesElizabeth River
Location.15 MI S Interchange 13
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.64509, -74.20362
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,112 (2023)
Projected traffic159,940 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River 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 Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River carry?

About 134,112 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Nsi&sni Rwy over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.