US Bridges

US 1&9 NB over Magazine Street

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.28 Miles S Njturnpike · Structure no. 0703168

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,421
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 NB over Magazine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 NB over Magazine Street 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 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 46,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,642 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1&9 NB
CrossesMagazine Street
Location1.28 Miles S Njturnpike
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.72346, -74.14462
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,421 (2024)
Projected traffic56,642 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Magazine Street 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 Magazine Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 1&9 NB over Magazine Street carry?

About 46,421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9 NB over Magazine Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 NB over Magazine Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.