US Bridges

US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · At Int With US 22/NJ21 · Structure no. 0718154

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,898
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 30,898 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,701 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesNj 21 SB
LocationAt Int With US 22/NJ21
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.70824, -74.18091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,898 (2024)
Projected traffic37,701 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB carry?

About 30,898 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 WB over Nj 21 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.