US Bridges

US 1&9 NB over Roanoke Avenue

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.78 Miles South of I-95 · Structure no. 0703172

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

About this bridge

US 1&9 NB over Roanoke Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 NB over Roanoke Avenue 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 46,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,642 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1&9 NB
CrossesRoanoke Avenue
Location0.78 Miles South of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72854, -74.13569
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 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 Roanoke Avenue 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 Roanoke Avenue 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 Roanoke Avenue carry?

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

How long is US 1&9 NB over Roanoke Avenue?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 NB over Roanoke Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.