US Bridges

US 22 EB Ramp over Relief

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .37 MI East of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 2004161

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB Ramp over Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 22 EB Ramp over Relief in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,165 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 EB Ramp
CrossesRelief
Location.37 MI East of Gsp JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.69365, -74.26127
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,975 (2023)
Projected traffic7,165 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB Ramp over Relief built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 EB Ramp over Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 EB Ramp over Relief carry?

About 5,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB Ramp over Relief?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB Ramp over Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.