US Bridges

Exit Ramp No. 17 over US 1 & 9

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 4.4 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800049

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,710
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit Ramp No. 17 over US 1 & 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit Ramp No. 17 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 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 41,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,052 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExit Ramp No. 17
CrossesUS 1 & 9
Location4.4 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.69586, -74.18527
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,710 (2024)
Projected traffic50,052 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Exit Ramp No. 17 over US 1 & 9 built?

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

What condition is Exit Ramp No. 17 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 Exit Ramp No. 17 over US 1 & 9 carry?

About 41,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Exit Ramp No. 17 over US 1 & 9?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Exit Ramp No. 17 over US 1 & 9?

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