US Bridges

Overpass No. 4 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.2 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800036

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,069
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Overpass No. 4 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overpass No. 4 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, 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 15,069 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,082 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOverpass No. 4
CrossesExit Road to US 1 & 9
Location3.2 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69333, -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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,069 (2024)
Projected traffic18,082 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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. 4 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 built?

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

What condition is Overpass No. 4 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Overpass No. 4 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9 carry?

About 15,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Overpass No. 4 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Overpass No. 4 over Exit Road to US 1 & 9?

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