US Bridges

Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .15 MI S Interchange 13 · Structure no. MN9970A

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
642 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2043. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtpk INT13 Rp Tno
CrossesElizabeth River
Location.15 MI S Interchange 13
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64504, -74.20301
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length642 ft (195.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,550 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River built?

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

What condition is Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk INT13 Rp Tno over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.