US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.55 Mi. West of U.S. 1&9 · Structure no. 0718151
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,256
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 97 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 37,256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,459 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue carry?
About 37,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 WB over Meeker Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.