US Bridges

US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.47 MI West of Rt 1&9 · Structure no. 0718157

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,794 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
38,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST 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 5 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 2,794 ft (851.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 22EB
CrossesFrelinghuys Av Empr ST
Location0.47 MI West of Rt 1&9
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70769, -74.19566
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,794 ft (851.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,588 (2023)
Projected traffic46,305 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST carry?

About 38,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST?

The structure is 2,794 ft (851.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 22EB over Frelinghuys Av Empr ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.