US Bridges

US 22 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · .49 MI E.Of 202/206/22INT · Structure no. 1802160

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8,933 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,719 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 Ramp P
CrossesUS 22 Westbound
Location.49 MI E.Of 202/206/22INT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.5815, -74.61309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,933 (2024)
Projected traffic10,719 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound carry?

About 8,933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 Ramp P over US 22 Westbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.