US Bridges

US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · .75 MI West of Nj 28 · Structure no. 1801153

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,546
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River in Somerset 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 17,546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,409 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesN Br of Raritan River
Location.75 MI West of Nj 28
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.59709, -74.67637
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,546 (2024)
Projected traffic21,409 by 2044
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$739,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River built?

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

What condition is US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River carry?

About 17,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over N Br of Raritan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.