US Bridges

Grove St. over US 22 EB

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · .84 MI East of US 202&206 · Structure no. 1802150

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove St. over US 22 EB is a concrete frame carrying Grove St. over US 22 EB in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,469 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrove St.
CrossesUS 22 EB
Location.84 MI East of US 202&206
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58027, -74.6063
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,121 (2023)
Projected traffic7,469 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grove St. over US 22 EB built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove St. over US 22 EB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Grove St. over US 22 EB carry?

About 6,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grove St. over US 22 EB?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Grove St. over US 22 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.