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Nj Tpk 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av

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Union County, New Jersey · 3 MI So of Nj Tpk INT14 · Structure no. M10168D

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,095
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,095 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,126 by 2043. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk 13A ET&ET1
CrossesTpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av
Location3 MI So of Nj Tpk INT14
RouteState Highway 81
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.67185, -74.18653
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,095 (2023)
Projected traffic7,126 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Tpk 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av carry?

About 12,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk 13A ET&ET1 over Tpk Wlt/Wxt/Twx/Twl&n Av?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.