US Bridges

Njtpk INT13 Rp Not over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .2 MI S Interchange 13 · Structure no. MS9967A

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
760 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk INT13 Rp Not over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk INT13 Rp Not over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,170 by 2043. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 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 Not
CrossesElizabeth River
Location.2 MI S Interchange 13
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64545, -74.20439
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,170 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 Not over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Njtpk INT13 Rp Not 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 Not over Elizabeth River carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk INT13 Rp Not over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk INT13 Rp Not over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.