US Bridges

US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI W of Gwb Toll · Structure no. 0202161

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
658 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
33,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 33,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,541 by 2043. The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1&9 SB & US46 WB
CrossesI-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B
Location0.8 MI W of Gwb Toll
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85861, -73.97472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length658 ft (200.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,225 (2023)
Projected traffic40,541 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B carry?

About 33,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B?

The structure is 658 ft (200.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US1&9 SB & US46 WB over I-95 & Ramps; NJ4 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.