Turnpike NSI/SNI
Turnpike NSI/SNI in .3 MI N Elizabeth River, Union County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (57/100). Built in 1950, the bridge carries 143K vehicles daily on Turnpike NSI/SNI over Third Avenue.
Turnpike NSI/SNI carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 57/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1950 and is now 76 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. Turnpike NSI/SNI carries an average daily traffic count of 143,302 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Third Avenue. The owning agency is State Toll Authority; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
Turnpike NSI/SNI is a 76-year-old bridge located .3 MI N Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries Turnpike NSI/SNI over Third Avenue with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 143K vehicles per day. Built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, the structure spans 43.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (57/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Turnpike NSI/SNI has a Condition Score of 57/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
Turnpike NSI/SNI was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, making it 76 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
Turnpike NSI/SNI carries approximately 143K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 43.9 meters long and located on Turnpike NSI/SNI in .3 MI N Elizabeth River, Union County, New Jersey.
No, Turnpike NSI/SNI is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
Turnpike NSI/SNI is located .3 MI N Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries Turnpike NSI/SNI over Third Avenue. Its coordinates are 40.650000, -74.205000. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
Turnpike NSI/SNI carries Turnpike NSI/SNI over Third Avenue. The bridge is 43.9 meters long and was built in 1950, with reconstruction in 2006.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.