US Bridges

Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.58 MI N of CR 602 · Structure no. 2013008

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,083
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,083 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,303 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Avenue
CrossesRobinson Br of Rahway Rv
Location0.58 MI N of CR 602
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60818, -74.2908
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,083 (2024)
Projected traffic12,303 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 Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv carry?

About 10,083 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Avenue over Robinson Br of Rahway Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.