US 1 & 9 over I-78
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI N of 1-9-21-22 JCT · Structure no. 0703150
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 432 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137,135
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 & 9 over I-78 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 & 9 over I-78 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 137,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,331 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 & 9 over I-78 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is US 1 & 9 over I-78 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 over I-78 carry?
About 137,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 1 & 9 over I-78?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 & 9 over I-78?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.