US Bridges

US 22 WB over Nj 28

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 2.29MI.W.OF 22-206-202 Jt · Structure no. 1801157

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over Nj 28 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB 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 16,775 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,469 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesNj 28
Location2.29MI.W.OF 22-206-202 Jt
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.5942, -74.6627
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,775 (2023)
Projected traffic20,469 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 WB over Nj 28 built?

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

What condition is US 22 WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over Nj 28 carry?

About 16,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 WB over Nj 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.