US Bridges

US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI S of 1+9 - 46 JCT · Structure no. 0201150

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42,310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,630 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1&9
CrossesAband. Nys&w RR & Strm
Location2.1 MI S of 1+9 - 46 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.81559, -74.00868
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,310 (2024)
Projected traffic51,630 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm carry?

About 42,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 over Aband. Nys&w RR & Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.