US Bridges

US 22 WB over N Br. Raritan River

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.76 MI W of Nj 28 · Structure no. 1801154

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over N Br. Raritan River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 22 WB over N Br. 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 5 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 17,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,036 by 2043. 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).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesN Br. Raritan River
Location0.76 MI W of Nj 28
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59723, -74.67563
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 traffic17,240 (2023)
Projected traffic21,036 by 2043
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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 WB over N Br. Raritan River built?

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

What condition is US 22 WB over N Br. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over N Br. Raritan River carry?

About 17,240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB over N Br. 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 WB over N Br. Raritan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.