US Bridges

Nj 173 over US 22 EB

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 4 MI East of Pa.Stateline · Structure no. 2103156

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 173 over US 22 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 173 over US 22 EB in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 17,616 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,140 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 173
CrossesUS 22 EB
Location4 MI East of Pa.Stateline
RouteState Highway 173
Coordinates40.66909, -75.13328
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,616 (2024)
Projected traffic21,140 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 173 over US 22 EB built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 173 over US 22 EB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 173 over US 22 EB carry?

About 17,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 173 over US 22 EB?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 173 over US 22 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.