US Bridges

Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second Avenue

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .4 MI N Elizabeth River · Structure no. M10015N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,785
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second Avenue 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 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 62,785 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,155 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Sno Rwy
CrossesSecond Avenue
Location.4 MI N Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65, -74.2
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.
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,785 (2023)
Projected traffic84,155 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second Avenue built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second 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 Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second Avenue carry?

About 62,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second Avenue?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Second Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.