US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 4.0 MI W of Co. 523 JCT · Structure no. 1005153
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,880
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek is a concrete frame carrying US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 20,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,478 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek carry?
About 20,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 22 over Br. Rockaway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.