Route Nj 82 over Rahway River
PoorUnion County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI E of JCT W/ 124 · Structure no. 2012150
- Built
- 1875
- 150 years old, rebuilt 1935
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,292
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 82 over Rahway River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Route Nj 82 over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 150 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 25,292 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,350 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route Nj 82 over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.
What condition is Route Nj 82 over Rahway River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route Nj 82 over Rahway River carry?
About 25,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 82 over Rahway River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 82 over Rahway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.