US Bridges

US Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.07MILE So. of Passaic R · Structure no. 0703174

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,505
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch) 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 45,505 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,424 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 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 Route 1+9 NB
CrossesConrail (crrnj Branch)
Location1.07MILE So. of Passaic R
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72883, -74.13513
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 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 traffic45,505 (2024)
Projected traffic55,424 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch) carry?

About 45,505 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 1+9 NB over Conrail (crrnj Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.