North Union Avenue over Rahway River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · No Union Ave at Rahway Rv · Structure no. 2003016
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Union Avenue over Rahway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Union Avenue over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,142 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 North Union Avenue over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Union Avenue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does North Union Avenue over Rahway River carry?
About 2,575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Union Avenue 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 50 ft wide.
Who owns North Union Avenue over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.