US Bridges

US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95)

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.11 Mile N. of US Rt 139 · Structure no. 0902150

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95) in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 70,536 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,643 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 & 9
CrossesMorristown Line (MP1.95)
Location0.11 Mile N. of US Rt 139
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74045, -74.06413
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,536 (2023)
Projected traffic84,643 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95) carry?

About 70,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 & 9 over Morristown Line (MP1.95)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.