US 1&9 NB over Saint Charles Street
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 1.19 Miles South of I-95 · Structure no. 0703170
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46,421
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1&9 NB over Saint Charles Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 NB over Saint Charles 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 46,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,642 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1&9 NB over Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles Street 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 1&9 NB over Saint Charles Street carry?
About 46,421 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 1&9 NB over Saint Charles Street?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 1&9 NB over Saint Charles Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.