US Bridges

Eastman Street over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near Hampton Street · Structure no. 2003008

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,172
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastman Street over Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eastman Street over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEastman Street
CrossesRahway River
LocationNear Hampton Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.65844, -74.31013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,172 (2024)
Projected traffic2,650 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastman Street over Rahway River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastman Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Eastman Street over Rahway River carry?

About 2,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastman Street over Rahway River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Eastman Street over Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.