US Bridges

US 1&9 SB over Roanoke Avenue

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.8 Miles South of I-95 · Structure no. 0703173

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

About this bridge

US 1&9 SB over Roanoke Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 SB over Roanoke Avenue 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 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 48,022 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,596 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1&9 SB
CrossesRoanoke Avenue
Location0.8 Miles South of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72869, -74.1362
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 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 Roanoke Avenue built?

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

What condition is US 1&9 SB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 1&9 SB over Roanoke Avenue carry?

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

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

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 SB over Roanoke Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.