US Bridges

US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 2 MI East of Delaware Riv · Structure no. 2101154

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,609
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR 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 30,609 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,731 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 EB
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2 MI East of Delaware Riv
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6988, -75.16477
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,609 (2023)
Projected traffic36,731 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 30,609 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 EB over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.