US Bridges

US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · CO Rt 523 JCT · Structure no. 1005162

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 80 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,230 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesS Br Rockaway River
LocationCO Rt 523 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.6232, -74.767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,219 (2022)
Projected traffic22,230 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River carry?

About 18,219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over S Br Rockaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.