US Bridges

US 22 WB over Nj 82

Poor

Union County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI East of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 2004159

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,623
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over Nj 82 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB over Nj 82 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 31,623 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,580 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesNj 82
Location0.3 MI East of Gsp JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.69488, -74.26234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,623 (2024)
Projected traffic38,580 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 WB over Nj 82 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 WB over Nj 82 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over Nj 82 carry?

About 31,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB over Nj 82?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 WB over Nj 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.