US Bridges

Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI S of 1-9-22-21 Int · Structure no. 0701150

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,313
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 79 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 13,313 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,245 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclellan ST
CrossesUS 1 & 9
Location1.4 MI S of 1-9-22-21 Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68813, -74.19228
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,313 (2024)
Projected traffic16,245 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9 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 Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9 carry?

About 13,313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclellan ST over US 1 & 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.