US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Second Avenue

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .4 MI N Elizabeth River · Structure no. M10015S

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,038
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Second Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Second Avenue in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 57,038 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,494 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nso Rwy
CrossesSecond Avenue
Location.4 MI N Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65033, -74.19944
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,038 (2023)
Projected traffic82,494 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Second Avenue built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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

About 57,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Second Avenue?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Second Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.