US Bridges

US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI N I-78&US 1&9 JCT · Structure no. 0703152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,864 ft
51 main spans
Daily traffic
138,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138,466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,928 by 2043. The structure is 4,864 ft (1,482.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1&9 SB
CrossesOak Island RR Yard & Sts
Location0.2 MI N I-78&US 1&9 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.72198, -74.14791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans51 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,864 ft (1,482.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,466 (2023)
Projected traffic168,928 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts carry?

About 138,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts?

The structure is 4,864 ft (1,482.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 SB over Oak Island RR Yard & Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.