US Bridges

US 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.62 MI W of Gwb · Structure no. 0209150

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
425 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 27,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,730 by 2044. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 9W
CrossesI-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4
Location0.62 MI W of Gwb
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates40.85706, -73.9742
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,640 (2024)
Projected traffic33,730 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$29,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4 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 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4 carry?

About 27,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 9W over I-95 US1 9 & 46 & Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.