US Bridges

US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · .02 MI East of Nj 57 · Structure no. 2101155

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern 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 28,130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,756 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 22 WB
CrossesWash Sec Norfolksouthern
Location.02 MI East of Nj 57
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69894, -75.16425
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,130 (2023)
Projected traffic33,756 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$376,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern built?

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

What condition is US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern carry?

About 28,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 WB over Wash Sec Norfolksouthern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.