US Bridges

US 1&9 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.3MI E of I95&US1&9T JCT · Structure no. 0705151

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
2,006 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds is a steel movable - lift carrying US 1&9 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 86 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 106,375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,798 by 2043. The structure is 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 1&9 Truck
CrossesPassaic Rvr & Local Rds
Location0.3MI E of I95&US1&9T JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.73285, -74.12027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length2,006 ft (611.4 m)
Longest span333 ft (101.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,375 (2023)
Projected traffic129,798 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1&9 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 1&9 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds 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 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds carry?

About 106,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds?

The structure is 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long with a longest span of 333 ft (101.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 Truck over Passaic Rvr & Local Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.