US Bridges

US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.5 Miles N of Nj 139 · Structure no. 0906164

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
946 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 13,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,055 by 2043. The structure is 946 ft (288.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1+9T
CrossesTonnele Ave & Nj Transit
Location0.5 Miles N of Nj 139
RouteU.S. Route 1+9T
Coordinates40.73994, -74.06523
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length946 ft (288.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,380 (2023)
Projected traffic16,055 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit carry?

About 13,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit?

The structure is 946 ft (288.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 1+9T over Tonnele Ave & Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.