US Bridges

Entrance Ramp #16 over US 1 & 9

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800048

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,811
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Entrance Ramp #16 over US 1 & 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance Ramp #16 over US 1 & 9 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 56,811 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,173 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance Ramp #16
CrossesUS 1 & 9
Location2.5 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69404, -74.18806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,811 (2024)
Projected traffic68,173 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance Ramp #16 over US 1 & 9 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance Ramp #16 over 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 Entrance Ramp #16 over US 1 & 9 carry?

About 56,811 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Entrance Ramp #16 over US 1 & 9?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Ramp #16 over US 1 & 9?

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