Whittier Street over Rahway River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI North of CR 613 · Structure no. 2013051
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,335
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittier Street over Rahway River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Whittier Street over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 8,335 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,171 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Whittier Street over Rahway River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittier 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 Whittier Street over Rahway River carry?
About 8,335 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Whittier Street over Rahway River?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Whittier Street over Rahway River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.