US Bridges

Nj 35 over S Br Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI S of Rt 27 JCT · Structure no. 2022150

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 35 over S Br Rahway River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 35 over S Br Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 13,732 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,755 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 35
CrossesS Br Rahway River
Location0.14 MI S of Rt 27 JCT
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates40.59221, -74.29074
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,732 (2024)
Projected traffic16,755 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 35 over S Br Rahway River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 35 over S Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 35 over S Br Rahway River carry?

About 13,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 35 over S Br Rahway River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 35 over S Br Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.