US Bridges

Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Former Magnolia Avenue

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI NE of Bay Way Cir · Structure no. M10081N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,785
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Former Magnolia Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Former Magnolia Avenue in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 Sno Rwy
CrossesFormer Magnolia Avenue
Location1.7 MI NE of Bay Way Cir
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65667, -74.19
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 inspectionApril 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 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 span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,785 (2023)
Projected traffic82,500 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Former Magnolia Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Former Magnolia 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Former Magnolia Avenue carry?

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

How long is Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Former Magnolia Avenue?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Former Magnolia Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.