US Bridges

US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626)

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI W of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 2003166

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,089
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,089 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,027 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22
CrossesChestnut STREET(CR626)
Location0.3 MI W of Gsp JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69188, -74.27319
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,089 (2023)
Projected traffic72,027 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626) carry?

About 59,089 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626)?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Chestnut STREET(CR626)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.