FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY

Carrying NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY over TICES LANE

1.5 MI SOUTH OF INT 9, Middlesex, New Jersey

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating Lower than 51% of rated New Jersey bridges

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY in Middlesex, New Jersey sits above 49% of rated New Jersey bridges on inventory load rating (40 t), while its 1990 build year is earlier than 23% of Middlesex's recorded-year cohort (563 bridges).

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY in Middlesex, New Jersey is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1990, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure NJ:M08158N

LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
  • STEEL Steel
  • MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
  • TIED-CTRL Tied control
  • HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-FAIR Fair

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY

The NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY over TICES LANE. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.4 meters (103 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 46,073 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 6/9, 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.

How NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY compares

▼ 4.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.5 t; 6,826 of 6,827 rated)
563
Bridges in Middlesex · 25 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1990, earlier than 128 of Middlesex's 563 bridges with a recorded construction year (23%), against a county median build year of 1972. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY 39.5 t
New Jersey average (6,826 of 6,827 rated) 43.5 t

Live comparison across New Jersey bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (6,826 of 6,827 rated).

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY vs every rated New Jersey bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

40 Top 51% higher than 49% of 6,826 bridges

rated New Jersey bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
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.

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Middlesex inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 563 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.4 m (103 ft)
Deck Width
18.0 m (59 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
46,073 vehicles/day
Structure Number
M08158N

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 SNO ROADWAY 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 SNO ROADWAY against other structures in Middlesex 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 SNO ROADWAY?

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY in Middlesex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY inspected?

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY'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 46,073 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY 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 SNO ROADWAY?

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY?

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY and does age affect safety?

NJ TPK SNO ROADWAY was built in 1990, making it 36 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.