US Bridges

US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · At 22-57 JCT · Structure no. 2101152

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 15,302 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,671 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesNj 57 Eastbound
LocationAt 22-57 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.69917, -75.16435
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,302 (2023)
Projected traffic18,671 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound carry?

About 15,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 WB over Nj 57 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.