US Bridges

Turnpike Sno over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .15 MI S Interchange 13 · Structure no. M09975N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,785
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Sno over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Sno over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 56,785 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,150 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Sno
CrossesElizabeth River
Location.15 MI S Interchange 13
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64502, -74.20339
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,785 (2023)
Projected traffic76,150 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Turnpike Sno over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Sno 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Turnpike Sno over Elizabeth River carry?

About 56,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Sno over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Sno over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.