US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .15 MI S Elizabeth River · Structure no. M09975S

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55,346
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 55,346 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,150 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nso Rwy
CrossesElizabeth River
Location.15 MI S Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64548, -74.20426
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,346 (2023)
Projected traffic76,150 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Elizabeth River carry?

About 55,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.