US Bridges

US 1 9 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI West of Gwb · Structure no. 0202155

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 9 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 9 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 41,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,880 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 9 & 46
CrossesOakdene Avenue
Location1.8 MI West of Gwb
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85008, -73.98669
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,695 (2024)
Projected traffic50,880 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 9 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 1 9 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue 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 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue carry?

About 41,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 9 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 9 & 46 over Oakdene Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.