US Bridges

US 1&9 over Susquehanna Connection

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.11 Mile N. of US Rt 139 · Structure no. 0902151

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,482
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 over Susquehanna Connection is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 over Susquehanna Connection 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 70,482 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,578 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1&9
CrossesSusquehanna Connection
Location0.11 Mile N. of US Rt 139
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74107, -74.06368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,482 (2023)
Projected traffic84,578 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 Susquehanna Connection built?

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

What condition is US 1&9 over Susquehanna Connection 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 Susquehanna Connection carry?

About 70,482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9 over Susquehanna Connection?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 over Susquehanna Connection?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.