US Bridges

US 1&9 SB over Magazine Street

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.38 Miles South of I-95 · Structure no. 0703169

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,022
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 SB over Magazine Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 SB over Magazine Street in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 48,022 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,596 by 2043. 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 SB
CrossesMagazine Street
Location1.38 Miles South of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.72386, -74.14472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,022 (2023)
Projected traffic58,596 by 2043
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 SB over Magazine Street built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1&9 SB 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 March 2023.

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

About 48,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.