US Bridges

Monroe Street over Rahway River

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI SW of CR 514 · Structure no. 2013024

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,067
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Rahway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Street over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,183 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesRahway River
Location0.19 MI SW of CR 514
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60793, -74.27317
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,067 (2024)
Projected traffic6,183 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Monroe Street over Rahway River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe Street over Rahway River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Street over Rahway River carry?

About 5,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Rahway River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.