US Bridges

U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mi. N. of S. Broad ST · Structure no. 1101164

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,823
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,987 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 1 Ramp C
CrossesMarket Street
Location0.3 Mi. N. of S. Broad ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.21777, -74.75798
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,823 (2023)
Projected traffic6,987 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street carry?

About 5,823 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 1 Ramp C over Market Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.