TURNPIKE NSI/SNI
Carrying TURNPIKE NSI/SNI over BOUND CREEK
1.21 MI S OF INT 14, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TURNPIKE NSI/SNI
The TURNPIKE NSI/SNI bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries TURNPIKE NSI/SNI over BOUND CREEK. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 127,240 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TURNPIKE NSI/SNI 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
- 1951
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 36.7 m (120 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 127,240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M103530
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 TURNPIKE NSI/SNI 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 TURNPIKE NSI/SNI against other structures in Essex 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 TURNPIKE NSI/SNI?
TURNPIKE NSI/SNI in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TURNPIKE NSI/SNI inspected?
TURNPIKE NSI/SNI'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 127,240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TURNPIKE NSI/SNI 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 TURNPIKE NSI/SNI?
TURNPIKE NSI/SNI has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TURNPIKE NSI/SNI?
TURNPIKE NSI/SNI is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is TURNPIKE NSI/SNI and does age affect safety?
TURNPIKE NSI/SNI was built in 1951, making it 75 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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