US Bridges

US 22 over US 202/206 NB Ramp

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 3 MI West of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1801162

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over US 202/206 NB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over US 202/206 NB Ramp 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 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 44,372 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,247 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesUS 202/206 NB Ramp
Location3 MI West of I-287 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58167, -74.61833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,372 (2024)
Projected traffic53,247 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 over US 202/206 NB Ramp built?

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

What condition is US 22 over US 202/206 NB Ramp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 over US 202/206 NB Ramp carry?

About 44,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over US 202/206 NB Ramp?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over US 202/206 NB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.