NJTPK 103 U-TURN
Carrying NJTPK 103 U-TURN over NJ TURNPIKE
1.33 MI So.Int. 14, Union, New Jersey
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NJTPK 103 U-TURN in Union, New Jersey sits above 37% of rated New Jersey bridges on inventory load rating (34 t), while its 1969 build year is earlier than 47% of Union's recorded-year cohort (409 bridges).
NJTPK 103 U-TURN in Union, New Jersey is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1969, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. 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:M10341A
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUB-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 17 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local 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: NJTPK 103 U-TURN
The NJTPK 103 U-TURN bridge in Union, New Jersey carries NJTPK 103 U-TURN over NJ TURNPIKE. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 17 sections, stretching 389.2 meters (1277 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 853 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How NJTPK 103 U-TURN compares
Age against the county: built in 1969, earlier than 193 of Union's 409 bridges with a recorded construction year (47%), 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 103 U-TURN vs every rated New Jersey bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
34 Top 63% higher than 37% 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
- 1969
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 17
- Structure Length
- 389.2 m (1277 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 853 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M10341A
Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, 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 (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
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 103 U-TURN 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 103 U-TURN 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 103 U-TURN?
NJTPK 103 U-TURN in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJTPK 103 U-TURN inspected?
NJTPK 103 U-TURN'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 853 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJTPK 103 U-TURN 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 NJTPK 103 U-TURN?
NJTPK 103 U-TURN has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJTPK 103 U-TURN?
NJTPK 103 U-TURN is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is NJTPK 103 U-TURN and does age affect safety?
NJTPK 103 U-TURN was built in 1969, making it 57 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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