US Bridges

Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · At Scotch Plains Line · Structure no. 2002027

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
796
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 796 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 971 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoodmans Crossing
CrossesRobinsons Br Rahway Rvr
LocationAt Scotch Plains Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.61537, -74.33898
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic796 (2024)
Projected traffic971 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr carry?

About 796 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Goodmans Crossing over Robinsons Br Rahway Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.