Church Street over Rahway River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI NE of CR 613 · Structure no. 2013050
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,581
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street 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 Church Street over Rahway River carry?
About 1,581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Rahway River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.