US Bridges

Mlltwn RD (cr 636) over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI W/Springfield RD · Structure no. 2019045

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlltwn RD (cr 636) over Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mlltwn RD (cr 636) over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 7,519 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,175 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMlltwn RD (cr 636)
CrossesRahway River
Location0.28 MI W/Springfield RD
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates40.6935, -74.30683
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,519 (2024)
Projected traffic9,175 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlltwn RD (cr 636) over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Mlltwn RD (cr 636) 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 Mlltwn RD (cr 636) over Rahway River carry?

About 7,519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mlltwn RD (cr 636) over Rahway River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mlltwn RD (cr 636) over Rahway River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.