NJ TPK NSO RWY
Carrying NJ TPK NSO RWY over FORMER PINE STREET
1.79 MI NE OF BAY WAY CIR, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ TPK NSO RWY
The NJ TPK NSO RWY bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NJ TPK NSO RWY over FORMER PINE STREET. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 51.2 meters (168 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 67,612 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 6/9. 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 54.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ TPK NSO RWY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 51.2 m (168 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 67,612 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M10091S
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ TPK NSO RWY 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 NSO RWY 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 NSO RWY?
NJ TPK NSO RWY in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ TPK NSO RWY inspected?
NJ TPK NSO RWY'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 67,612 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ TPK NSO RWY 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 NSO RWY?
NJ TPK NSO RWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ TPK NSO RWY?
NJ TPK NSO RWY is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NJ TPK NSO RWY and does age affect safety?
NJ TPK NSO RWY was built in 1968, making it 58 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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