US Bridges

W Grand Av (CR613) over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI W of CR 514 · Structure no. 2013030

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,699
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Grand Av (CR613) over Rahway River is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Grand Av (CR613) over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 16,699 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,376 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Grand Av (CR613)
CrossesRahway River
Location0.05 MI W of CR 514
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61179, -74.27408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,699 (2024)
Projected traffic20,376 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 W Grand Av (CR613) over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Grand Av (CR613) 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 W Grand Av (CR613) over Rahway River carry?

About 16,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Grand Av (CR613) over Rahway River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns W Grand Av (CR613) over Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.