US Bridges

US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 633 E of St.Police Stati · Structure no. 1808172

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,030 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS202 Ramp L
CrossesUS 22 Ramp M
Location633 E of St.Police Stati
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.58165, -74.62092
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,360 (2023)
Projected traffic48,030 by 2043
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 US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M carry?

About 39,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Ramp L over US 22 Ramp M?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.