US Bridges

US 1 & 9 and 46 over Jones Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.05 Mi. West of Gwb · Structure no. 0202159

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 & 9 and 46 over Jones Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 & 9 and 46 over Jones Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 6 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 61,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,110 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 & 9 and 46
CrossesJones Road
Location1.05 Mi. West of Gwb
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85828, -73.97871
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,555 (2024)
Projected traffic75,110 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 & 9 and 46 over Jones Road built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 1 & 9 and 46 over Jones Road 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 and 46 over Jones Road carry?

About 61,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 & 9 and 46 over Jones Road?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 & 9 and 46 over Jones Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.