FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NJTPK NSO ROADWAY

Carrying NJTPK NSO ROADWAY over BAYWAY UTILITIES

2.75 MI N RAHWAY RIVER, Union, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
63 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NJTPK NSO ROADWAY

The NJTPK NSO ROADWAY bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NJTPK NSO ROADWAY over BAYWAY UTILITIES. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 52,580 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NJTPK NSO ROADWAY compares

▲ 19.4
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of New Jersey bridges
409
Bridges in Union · 10 in Poor condition
NJTPK NSO ROADWAY 63.2 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.1
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
63.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
19.4 m (64 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
52,580 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M09859S

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJTPK NSO ROADWAY 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 NJTPK NSO ROADWAY 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 NJTPK NSO ROADWAY?

NJTPK NSO ROADWAY in Union, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NJTPK NSO ROADWAY inspected?

NJTPK NSO ROADWAY'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 52,580 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJTPK NSO ROADWAY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NJTPK NSO ROADWAY?

NJTPK NSO ROADWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NJTPK NSO ROADWAY?

NJTPK NSO ROADWAY is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is NJTPK NSO ROADWAY and does age affect safety?

NJTPK NSO ROADWAY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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