US Bridges

Nj 124 over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.21 Mile West of I-78 · Structure no. 2005150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 124 over Rahway River is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 124 over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 29,486 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,979 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 124
CrossesRahway River
Location0.21 Mile West of I-78
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates40.712, -74.29962
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,486 (2024)
Projected traffic35,979 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Nj 124 over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 124 over Rahway River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 124 over Rahway River carry?

About 29,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 124 over Rahway River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 124 over Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.