US Bridges

Njtpk Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.3 Mi. N. Rahway River · Structure no. MN9754N

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,785
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 56,785 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,004 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNjtpk Sno Roadway
CrossesPyles Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. Rahway River
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.61618, -74.22085
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,785 (2023)
Projected traffic79,004 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Njtpk Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek 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 Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek carry?

About 56,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Sno Roadway over Pyles Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.