US Bridges

US 22 EB over Burke Parkway

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI W of G S Parkway · Structure no. 2003167

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over Burke Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 EB over Burke Parkway in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 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 6 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 67,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,947 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesBurke Parkway
Location0.1 MI W of G S Parkway
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69192, -74.2685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,298 (2023)
Projected traffic100,947 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB over Burke Parkway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 22 EB over Burke Parkway 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 US 22 EB over Burke Parkway carry?

About 67,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over Burke Parkway?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over Burke Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.