US 22 over Branch of Rockaway Creek
FairHunterdon County, New Jersey · 1.23 MI East of CR 639 · Structure no. 1005156
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 over Branch of Rockaway Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 22 over Branch of 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 142 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 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 22 over Branch of Rockaway Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 22 over Branch of 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 22 over Branch of Rockaway Creek carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 over Branch of Rockaway Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 over Branch of Rockaway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.