FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Turnpike NSW/SNW

Carrying Turnpike NSW/SNW over NJ TRANSIT (Abandoned)

.6 MI N INTERCHANGE 15W, Hudson, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Turnpike NSW/SNW

The Turnpike NSW/SNW bridge in Hudson, New Jersey carries Turnpike NSW/SNW over NJ TRANSIT (Abandoned). It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.1 meters (148 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 136,600 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 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Turnpike NSW/SNW compares

▲ 2.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of New Jersey bridges
202
Bridges in Hudson · 6 in Poor condition
Turnpike NSW/SNW 46.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
45.1 m (148 ft)
Deck Width
39.0 m (128 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
136,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
W109340

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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) 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 NSW/SNW 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 NSW/SNW against other structures in Hudson 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 NSW/SNW?

Turnpike NSW/SNW in Hudson, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Turnpike NSW/SNW inspected?

Turnpike NSW/SNW'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 136,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Turnpike NSW/SNW 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 NSW/SNW?

Turnpike NSW/SNW has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Turnpike NSW/SNW?

Turnpike NSW/SNW is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is Turnpike NSW/SNW and does age affect safety?

Turnpike NSW/SNW was built in 1968, making it 58 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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