Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.5MI N of CR 615 · Structure no. 2003006
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,246
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 100 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 10,246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,502 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River carry?
About 10,246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Knlwth BLVD-CR509 over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.