US Bridges

CR 655 over US 22

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.44 MI S. of I-78 · Structure no. 2003150

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,689
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 655 over US 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 655 over US 22 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 20,689 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,798 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 655
CrossesUS 22
Location1.44 MI S. of I-78
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65355, -74.40349
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,689 (2023)
Projected traffic26,798 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$142,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 655 over US 22 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 655 over US 22 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 655 over US 22 carry?

About 20,689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 655 over US 22?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns CR 655 over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.