Lawrence AV(CR514) over Rahway River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.07 Miles West of US 1 · Structure no. 2013023
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,695
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence AV(CR514) over Rahway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence AV(CR514) over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,271 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence AV(CR514) over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrence AV(CR514) 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 Lawrence AV(CR514) over Rahway River carry?
About 11,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lawrence AV(CR514) over Rahway River?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence AV(CR514) over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.