US Bridges

Haynes Ave over US 1 & 9

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S of 1-9-21-22 Int · Structure no. 0701152

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,492
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haynes Ave over US 1 & 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haynes Ave over US 1 & 9 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 78 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 16,492 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,123 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHaynes Ave
CrossesUS 1 & 9
Location0.4 MI S of 1-9-21-22 Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70213, -74.18476
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,492 (2024)
Projected traffic20,123 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Haynes Ave over US 1 & 9 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Haynes Ave 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 Haynes Ave over US 1 & 9 carry?

About 16,492 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Haynes Ave over US 1 & 9?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Haynes Ave over US 1 & 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.