Springfield Avenue over Rahway River
GoodUnion County, New Jersey · Near Orange Avenue · Structure no. 2003014
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,243
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Springfield Avenue over Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springfield Avenue over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 13,243 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,160 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Springfield Avenue over Rahway River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Springfield Avenue 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Springfield Avenue over Rahway River carry?
About 13,243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Springfield Avenue over Rahway River?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Springfield Avenue over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.