NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY
Carrying NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY over OVERPECK CREEK CAUSEWAY
3.0 MI SO OF RT 46 INTER, Bergen, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY
The NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY over OVERPECK CREEK CAUSEWAY. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1956, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 13 sections, stretching 90.5 meters (297 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 79,500 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 19.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1956
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 90.5 m (297 ft)
- Deck Width
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 79,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M117160
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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 TURNPIKE TOLLWY 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 TURNPIKE TOLLWY against other structures in Bergen 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 TURNPIKE TOLLWY?
NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY in Bergen, 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 NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY inspected?
NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY'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 79,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY 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 TURNPIKE TOLLWY?
NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY?
NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY and does age affect safety?
NJ TURNPIKE TOLLWY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1956.
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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