US Bridges

CR577 over US 22

Poor

Union County, New Jersey · 2.4 MI West of I-78 · Structure no. 2003160

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,869
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR577 over US 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR577 over US 22 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 14,869 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,880 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR577
CrossesUS 22
Location2.4 MI West of I-78
RouteCounty Highway 577
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6848, -74.32853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,869 (2023)
Projected traffic18,880 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR577 over US 22 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR577 over US 22 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR577 over US 22 carry?

About 14,869 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR577 over US 22?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR577 over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.