US Bridges

US 1&9 SB over Foundry Street

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.55 Miles South of I-95 · Structure no. 0703177

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 SB over Foundry Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 SB over Foundry Street in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 99 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 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 51,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,858 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1&9 SB
CrossesFoundry Street
Location0.55 Miles South of I-95
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.73077, -74.13254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,515 (2023)
Projected traffic62,858 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 Foundry Street built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 1&9 SB over Foundry 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 September 2023.

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

About 51,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 SB over Foundry Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.