Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue
FairUnion County, New Jersey · .3 MI N Elizabeth River · Structure no. M10005N
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,785
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 62,785 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,500 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue carry?
About 62,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Turnpike Sno over Third Avenue?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.