US Bridges

Rt Nj 28 over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.7 Miles West of Gsp · Structure no. 2008156

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Nj 28 over Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Nj 28 over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 20,845 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,432 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Nj 28
CrossesRahway River
Location0.7 Miles West of Gsp
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65639, -74.30083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,845 (2023)
Projected traffic25,432 by 2043
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Nj 28 over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Nj 28 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Nj 28 over Rahway River carry?

About 20,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Nj 28 over Rahway River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Nj 28 over Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.