US Bridges

US1+9T over Hackensack River

Poor

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI W of 440-1+9 JCT · Structure no. 0905152

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
1,480 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US1+9T over Hackensack River is a steel movable - lift carrying US1+9T over Hackensack River in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 87,045 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,211 by 2044. The structure is 1,480 ft (451.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS1+9T
CrossesHackensack River
Location0.6 MI W of 440-1+9 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.72801, -74.10157
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,480 ft (451.1 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,045 (2024)
Projected traffic106,211 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$46.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US1+9T over Hackensack River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US1+9T over Hackensack River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US1+9T over Hackensack River carry?

About 87,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US1+9T over Hackensack River?

The structure is 1,480 ft (451.1 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US1+9T over Hackensack River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.