US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.79 MI West of Rt 1&9 · Structure no. 0718152
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,096 ft
- 31 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,588
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 38,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,305 by 2043. The structure is 3,096 ft (943.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir carry?
About 38,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir?
The structure is 3,096 ft (943.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 WB over NJ27 Amtrk Njtrans Empir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.