ROUTE NJ 82
Carrying ROUTE NJ 82 over RAHWAY RIVER
0.28 MI E of JCT W/ 124, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE NJ 82
The ROUTE NJ 82 bridge in Union, New Jersey carries ROUTE NJ 82 over RAHWAY RIVER. It was built in 1875, making it 151 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1935, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,292 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE NJ 82 compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1875
- Last Reconstructed
- 1935
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25,292 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2012150
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
ROUTE NJ 82 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ROUTE NJ 82 against other structures in Union and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ROUTE NJ 82?
ROUTE NJ 82 in Union, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE NJ 82 inspected?
ROUTE NJ 82's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,292 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE NJ 82 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE NJ 82?
ROUTE NJ 82 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE NJ 82?
ROUTE NJ 82 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ROUTE NJ 82 and does age affect safety?
ROUTE NJ 82 was built in 1875, making it 151 years old and last reconstructed in 1935.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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