US Bridges

Whittier Street over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.22 MI N of CR 613 · Structure no. 2013007

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,341
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittier Street over Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whittier Street over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 8,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,178 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhittier Street
CrossesRahway River
Location0.22 MI N of CR 613
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6159, -74.27554
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,341 (2024)
Projected traffic10,178 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whittier Street over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittier Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Whittier Street over Rahway River carry?

About 8,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whittier Street over Rahway River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Whittier Street over Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.