US Bridges

US 22 EB over Nj 28

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 2.5MI West of US 202&206 · Structure no. 1801156

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over Nj 28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 EB over Nj 28 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 22,955 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,005 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesNj 28
Location2.5MI West of US 202&206
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59383, -74.66246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,955 (2022)
Projected traffic28,005 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB over Nj 28 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 EB over Nj 28 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 Nj 28 carry?

About 22,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over Nj 28?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over Nj 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.