US Bridges

Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · .77MILE West of CR 577 · Structure no. 0712150

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,946
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,915 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 10
CrossesWest Br. Rahway River
Location.77MILE West of CR 577
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates40.79256, -74.26913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,946 (2024)
Projected traffic10,915 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River carry?

About 8,946 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 10 over West Br. Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.