US Bridges

Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd.

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI W of Passaic Riv. · Structure no. 0705150

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,956
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd. in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 35,956 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,147 by 2043. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRoute US 1&9T SB
CrossesRaymond Blvd.
Location0.53 MI W of Passaic Riv.
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7344, -74.12603
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,956 (2023)
Projected traffic43,147 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd. 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 Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd. carry?

About 35,956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd.?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 1&9T SB over Raymond Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.