US Bridges

Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.9 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800035

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,617
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 50 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 74,617 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,048 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOverpass No. 3
CrossesExit Road to US 1 & 9
Location3.9 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.69444, -74.18194
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,617 (2024)
Projected traffic91,048 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 carry?

About 74,617 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Overpass No. 3 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).