US Bridges

US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.86 MI So of I-95 · Structure no. 0703160

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane 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 45,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,424 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS1&9 NB
CrossesConrail & Richards Lane
Location0.86 MI So of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72678, -74.13876
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,505 (2024)
Projected traffic55,424 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane built?

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

What condition is US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane carry?

About 45,505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US1&9 NB over Conrail & Richards Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.