US Bridges

Njtpk Sni Rwy over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .4 MI N Interchange 12 · Structure no. M09623N

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
507 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
67,788
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtpk Sni Rwy over Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtpk Sni Rwy over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 67,788 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,707 by 2043. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNjtpk Sni Rwy
CrossesRahway River
Location.4 MI N Interchange 12
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.59899, -74.23155
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length507 ft (154.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,788 (2023)
Projected traffic68,707 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtpk Sni Rwy over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Njtpk Sni Rwy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Njtpk Sni Rwy over Rahway River carry?

About 67,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Njtpk Sni Rwy over Rahway River?

The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Njtpk Sni Rwy over Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.