US Bridges

US 22 over Access Road

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 2.69 MI West of Nj 21 JCT · Structure no. 2004163

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,099
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 over Access Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 over Access Road in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,099 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,112 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 22
CrossesAccess Road
Location2.69 MI West of Nj 21 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.6992, -74.23279
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,099 (2023)
Projected traffic72,112 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 over Access Road built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 over Access Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 over Access Road carry?

About 59,099 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 over Access Road?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.