US Bridges

Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Rahway River

Good

Union County, New Jersey · .4 MI N Interchange 12 · Structure no. MN9623N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
501 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
56,785
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Rahway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Rahway River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56,785 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,707 by 2043. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj Tpk Sno Rwy
CrossesRahway River
Location.4 MI N Interchange 12
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.59895, -74.23119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,785 (2023)
Projected traffic68,707 by 2043
Trucks24%
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 Sno Rwy over Rahway River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Rahway River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Rahway River carry?

About 56,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Rahway River?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Sno Rwy over Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.