NJTPK INT.13A SIT-
Carrying NJTPK INT.13A SIT- over NJ TPK RWYS & RAMP TN
3.09 MI S INT.14, Union, New Jersey
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NJTPK INT.13A SIT- in Union, New Jersey sits above 45% of rated New Jersey bridges on inventory load rating (38 t), while its 1982 build year is earlier than 24% of Union's recorded-year cohort (409 bridges).
NJTPK INT.13A SIT- in Union, New Jersey is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1982, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good 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:M10165A
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · TIED-CTRL · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 7 spans
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-GOOD Good
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: NJTPK INT.13A SIT-
The NJTPK INT.13A SIT- bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NJTPK INT.13A SIT- over NJ TPK RWYS & RAMP TN. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 7 sections, stretching 237.4 meters (779 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,280 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How NJTPK INT.13A SIT- compares
Age against the county: built in 1982, earlier than 99 of Union's 409 bridges with a recorded construction year (24%), against a county median build year of 1968. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across New Jersey bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (6,826 of 6,827 rated).
NJTPK INT.13A SIT- vs every rated New Jersey bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
38 Top 55% higher than 45% of 6,826 bridges
rated New Jersey bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
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.
Union inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 409 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
- 1982
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 237.4 m (779 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.5 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,280 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M10165A
Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJTPK INT.13A SIT- 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 INT.13A SIT- 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 INT.13A SIT-?
NJTPK INT.13A SIT- in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJTPK INT.13A SIT- inspected?
NJTPK INT.13A SIT-'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 22,280 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJTPK INT.13A SIT- is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NJTPK INT.13A SIT-?
NJTPK INT.13A SIT- has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJTPK INT.13A SIT-?
NJTPK INT.13A SIT- is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NJTPK INT.13A SIT- and does age affect safety?
NJTPK INT.13A SIT- was built in 1982, making it 44 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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