US Bridges

US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI S of I-95 · Structure no. 0703155

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 77 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 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 60,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,688 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 & 9 NB
CrossesConrail (abandoned)
Location1.8 MI S of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.71811, -74.15054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,390 (2022)
Projected traffic73,688 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned) carry?

About 60,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 & 9 NB over Conrail (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.