US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & Tpk U-Turn

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI NE of Bay Way Cir · Structure no. M10121S

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

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & Tpk U-Turn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & Tpk U-Turn in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, 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 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 82,525 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nso Rwy
CrossesYork ST & Tpk U-Turn
Location2.0 MI NE of Bay Way Cir
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66098, -74.18592
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 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 span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,038 (2023)
Projected traffic82,525 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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$340,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & Tpk U-Turn built?

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

What condition is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & 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 Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & Tpk U-Turn carry?

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

How long is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & Tpk U-Turn?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over York ST & Tpk U-Turn?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.