US Bridges

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Rahway River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI N Interchange 12 · Structure no. MS9623S

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
516 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
55,346
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Rahway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Tpk Nso 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 55,346 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,707 by 2043. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Tpk Nso Rwy
CrossesRahway River
Location0.4 MI N Interchange 12
RouteInterstate 95
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59926, -74.23263
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,346 (2023)
Projected traffic68,707 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
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 Nso 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 Nso 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 Nso Rwy over Rahway River carry?

About 55,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Rahway River?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Tpk Nso Rwy over Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.