US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nsi Rwy over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · .4 MI N Interchange 12 · Structure no. M09623S

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
506 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
66,324
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nsi Rwy over Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nsi Rwy over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 66,324 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,707 by 2043. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nsi Rwy
CrossesRahway River
Location.4 MI N Interchange 12
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59913, -74.23204
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,324 (2023)
Projected traffic68,707 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nj Tpk Nsi Rwy over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nj Tpk Nsi 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 Nj Tpk Nsi Rwy over Rahway River carry?

About 66,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nsi Rwy over Rahway River?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nsi Rwy over Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.