US Bridges

US 22 WB over Burke Pkwy

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI West of Gs Parkway · Structure no. 2003168

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over Burke Pkwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB over Burke Pkwy in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 29,277 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,723 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesBurke Pkwy
Location1.0 MI West of Gs Parkway
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.69207, -74.26822
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,277 (2024)
Projected traffic35,723 by 2044
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 WB over Burke Pkwy built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 22 WB over Burke Pkwy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over Burke Pkwy carry?

About 29,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB over Burke Pkwy?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 WB over Burke Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.