NJ TPK INT.13 TSO
Carrying NJ TPK INT.13 TSO over NJ TURNPIKE PROPERTY
.6 MI S ELIZABETH RIVER, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ TPK INT.13 TSO
The NJ TPK INT.13 TSO bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NJ TPK INT.13 TSO over NJ TURNPIKE PROPERTY. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 129.5 meters (425 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,490 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ TPK INT.13 TSO compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 129.5 m (425 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,490 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M09913B
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ TPK INT.13 TSO 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 INT.13 TSO 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 INT.13 TSO?
NJ TPK INT.13 TSO in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ TPK INT.13 TSO inspected?
NJ TPK INT.13 TSO'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 8,490 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ TPK INT.13 TSO is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NJ TPK INT.13 TSO?
NJ TPK INT.13 TSO has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ TPK INT.13 TSO?
NJ TPK INT.13 TSO is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NJ TPK INT.13 TSO and does age affect safety?
NJ TPK INT.13 TSO was built in 1966, making it 60 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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