US 22 over Stony Brook
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 7.77 MI East of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1803156
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 over Stony Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Stony Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1937, 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 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 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,309 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 over Stony Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is US 22 over Stony 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 22 over Stony Brook carry?
About 50,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 over Stony Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 over Stony Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.