US 22 over Echo Lake
PoorUnion County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI West of Rahway R · Structure no. 2003157
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73,690
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 22 over Echo Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Echo Lake in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 73,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,429 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 104 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 22 over Echo Lake built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 22 over Echo Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 22 over Echo Lake carry?
About 73,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 22 over Echo Lake?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns US 22 over Echo Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.