US Bridges

US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.93 MI N of 1&9-495 JCT · Structure no. 0903150

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,289
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 years old, older 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 71,289 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,986 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1 + 9
CrossesHudson Bergen Light Rail
Location0.93 MI N of 1&9-495 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78719, -74.03135
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,289 (2024)
Projected traffic86,986 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail carry?

About 71,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 + 9 over Hudson Bergen Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.