US Bridges

Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI NE of Bay Way Cir · Structure no. M101210

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

About this bridge

Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn 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 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 143,302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,683 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtpk Nsi/Sni
CrossesDowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn
Location2.0 MI NE of Bay Way Cir
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66076, -74.18566
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,302 (2023)
Projected traffic173,683 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn built?

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

What condition is Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn 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 Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn carry?

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

How long is Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Nsi/Sni over Dowd Avenue & Tpk.U-Turn?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.