US Bridges

US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.10 Miles S. of Nj 3 · Structure no. 0902152

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69,817 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,780 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1&9 Tonnelle
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.10 Miles S. of Nj 3
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.77153, -74.04259
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,817 (2022)
Projected traffic83,780 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK carry?

About 69,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 Tonnelle over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.