US Bridges

Hillside Ave. over US 22

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Union County, New Jersey · 1.42 MI West of NJ27 JCT · Structure no. 2004155

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Ave. over US 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillside Ave. over US 22 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,083 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,984 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside Ave.
CrossesUS 22
Location1.42 MI West of NJ27 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69636, -74.21681
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,083 (2023)
Projected traffic14,984 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillside Ave. over US 22 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside Ave. over US 22 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 Hillside Ave. over US 22 carry?

About 10,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Ave. over US 22?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Ave. over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.