US Bridges

US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI S of 1 & 46 Jct. · Structure no. 0201151

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,065
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 43,065 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,620 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 & 9
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.5 MI S of 1 & 46 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82429, -74.00867
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,065 (2024)
Projected traffic52,620 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 43,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 & 9 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.