US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line
PoorHunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI E of I-78 JCT · Structure no. 1005151
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,839
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,839 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,427 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line carry?
About 20,839 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 over NJT Raritan Valley Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.