US 22 Eastbound over Meeker Avenue
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.57 MI West of US 1&9 · Structure no. 0718156
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,251
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 Eastbound over Meeker Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 Eastbound over Meeker Avenue in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 37,251 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,453 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 Eastbound over Meeker Avenue built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 22 Eastbound 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 22 Eastbound over Meeker Avenue carry?
About 37,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 Eastbound over Meeker Avenue?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 Eastbound over Meeker Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.