NJ TPK 97 U-TURN
Carrying NJ TPK 97 U-TURN over NJ.TPK.NSO,NSI,SNI,SNO
1 MI N RAHWAY RIVER, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ TPK 97 U-TURN
The NJ TPK 97 U-TURN bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NJ TPK 97 U-TURN over NJ.TPK.NSO,NSI,SNI,SNO. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 204,429 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ TPK 97 U-TURN compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 204,429 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M09718A
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ TPK 97 U-TURN is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NJ TPK 97 U-TURN against other structures in Union and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NJ TPK 97 U-TURN?
NJ TPK 97 U-TURN in Union, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ TPK 97 U-TURN inspected?
NJ TPK 97 U-TURN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 204,429 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ TPK 97 U-TURN is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NJ TPK 97 U-TURN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NJ TPK 97 U-TURN.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ TPK 97 U-TURN?
Ownership is not specified for NJ TPK 97 U-TURN in the NBI.
How old is NJ TPK 97 U-TURN and does age affect safety?
NJ TPK 97 U-TURN was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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