US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth Avenue

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .6 MI N Elizabeth River · Structure no. M100350

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143,302
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth Avenue in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 years old, older 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 143,302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,216 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy
CrossesElizabeth Avenue
Location.6 MI N Elizabeth River
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65164, -74.19612
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,302 (2023)
Projected traffic176,216 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth Avenue built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth 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 Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth Avenue carry?

About 143,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth Avenue?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nsi-Sni Rwy over Elizabeth Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.