US Bridges

Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.49 MI North CR 607 · Structure no. 2053160

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,770 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Ave (CR655)
CrossesLv Ml & Rahway Rv
Location0.49 MI North CR 607
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.61604, -74.33877
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2022)
Projected traffic24,770 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState 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 Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ave (CR655) over Lv Ml & Rahway Rv?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.