FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS

Carrying NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS over FORMER MAGNOLIA AVENUE

1.7 MI NE OF BAY WAY CIR, Union, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS

The NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS over FORMER MAGNOLIA AVENUE. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 142,336 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.

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

How NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of New Jersey bridges
409
Bridges in Union · 10 in Poor condition
NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS 39.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.1 m (135 ft)
Deck Width
35.4 m (116 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
142,336 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M100810

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS 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 NSI-SNI RWYS 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 NSI-SNI RWYS?

NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS inspected?

NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS'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 142,336 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS 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 NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS?

NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS?

NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS and does age affect safety?

NJTPK NSI-SNI RWYS was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

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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