US Bridges

Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Near South Broad Street · Structure no. 2004008

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,734
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 9,734 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,878 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRahway Ave (CR658)
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationNear South Broad Street
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66167, -74.21751
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,734 (2024)
Projected traffic11,878 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth River carry?

About 9,734 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Rahway Ave (CR658) over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.