US Bridges

N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.52 Mi. W. of 27 (us 22) · Structure no. 2004157

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 96 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 5 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 16,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,791 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN.Broad ST (C623)
CrossesUS 22
Location1.52 Mi. W. of 27 (us 22)
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69706, -74.21648
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,220 (2023)
Projected traffic19,791 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22 built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22 carry?

About 16,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N.Broad ST (C623) over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.