US Bridges

US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.984 MI South of I-95 · Structure no. 0703161

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 98 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 58,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,750 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1&9SB
CrossesConrail and Hawkins Stre
Location0.984 MI South of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.72689, -74.13903
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,800 (2023)
Projected traffic71,750 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre carry?

About 58,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9SB over Conrail and Hawkins Stre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.