US Bridges

Airport Exit Ramp over US 1 & 9

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 4.5 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800061

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,512
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Airport Exit Ramp over US 1 & 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Exit Ramp 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 17,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,014 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Exit Ramp
CrossesUS 1 & 9
Location4.5 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69674, -74.18634
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,512 (2024)
Projected traffic21,014 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Airport Exit Ramp over US 1 & 9 built?

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

What condition is Airport Exit Ramp 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 Airport Exit Ramp over US 1 & 9 carry?

About 17,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Exit Ramp over US 1 & 9?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Exit Ramp over US 1 & 9?

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