Valley Road over Rahway River
GoodUnion County, New Jersey · 0.86 Miles East of CR 632 · Structure no. 2002005
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,464
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Road over Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Road over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 17,464 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,310 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Road over Rahway River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Road over Rahway River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Valley Road over Rahway River carry?
About 17,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley Road over Rahway River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Road over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.