US Bridges

Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.33 MI So.Int. 14 · Structure no. M10341A

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,277 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
853
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike 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 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 853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2043. The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtpk 103 U-Turn
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.33 MI So.Int. 14
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68769, -74.16497
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,277 ft (389.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic853 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 853 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 1,277 ft (389.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk 103 U-Turn over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.