US Bridges

East Milton Avenue over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI W of CR 514 · Structure no. 2013021

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,804
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Milton Avenue over Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Milton Avenue over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,804 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,743 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Milton Avenue
CrossesRahway River
Location0.15 MI W of CR 514
RouteCounty Highway 648
Coordinates40.60458, -74.27191
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,804 (2024)
Projected traffic10,743 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Milton Avenue over Rahway River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Milton Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East Milton Avenue over Rahway River carry?

About 8,804 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Milton Avenue over Rahway River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns East Milton Avenue over Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.