US Bridges

US 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679)

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1 MI West of Rt 28 JCT · Structure no. 1801150

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,735
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679) in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 24,735 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,181 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesStation Road (CR.679)
Location1 MI West of Rt 28 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.5979, -74.67908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,735 (2024)
Projected traffic30,181 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679) built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679) 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 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679) carry?

About 24,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679)?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over Station Road (CR.679)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.