Turnpike Nso over Franklin Street
FairUnion County, New Jersey · .7 MI N Elizabeth River · Structure no. M10045S
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,038
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Turnpike Nso over Franklin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Nso over Franklin Street 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 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 57,038 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,500 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turnpike Nso over Franklin Street built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Turnpike Nso over Franklin Street 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 Nso over Franklin Street carry?
About 57,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Turnpike Nso over Franklin Street?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Turnpike Nso over Franklin Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.