US Bridges

US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · Adjacent to Del River · Structure no. 3300301

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
431 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,700
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 87 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 34,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2042. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS Rt 22
CrossesBroad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way
LocationAdjacent to Del River
RouteU.S. Route 22
Coordinates40.69449, -75.2026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,700 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way 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 US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way carry?

About 34,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 22 over Broad ST Bdrv RR Rs Way?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).