US Bridges

Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch Rahway River

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI W of Nj 124 · Structure no. 2019028

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,326
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 24,326 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,683 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVauxhall RD(CR630)
CrossesEast Branch Rahway River
Location0.39 MI W of Nj 124
RouteCounty Highway 630
Coordinates40.72122, -74.29053
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,326 (2024)
Projected traffic29,683 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch Rahway River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch 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 Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch Rahway River carry?

About 24,326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch Rahway River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Vauxhall RD(CR630) over East Branch Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.