US Bridges

US 22 EB over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.89 Mi. East of CR 577 · Structure no. 2003161

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1926
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over Rahway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 22 EB over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 108 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 42,130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,407 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesRahway River
Location0.89 Mi. East of CR 577
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68771, -74.31193
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,130 (2023)
Projected traffic51,407 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.

What condition is US 22 EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 EB over Rahway River carry?

About 42,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over Rahway River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.