US 22 over Middle Brook
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.62 MI E of JCT I-287 · Structure no. 1803150
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63,615
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 over Middle Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Middle Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 96 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 63,615 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,622 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 over Middle Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US 22 over Middle Brook 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 US 22 over Middle Brook carry?
About 63,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 over Middle Brook?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 over Middle Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.