Eastman Street over Rahway River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · Near Holly Street · Structure no. 2003025
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,166
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastman Street over Rahway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Eastman Street over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 2,166 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,643 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 51 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 Eastman Street over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Eastman Street over Rahway River carry?
About 2,166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Eastman Street over Rahway River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Eastman Street over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.