US Route 1 over Union Street
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 1/4 Mi. E.Of Delaware Riv · Structure no. 3300025
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
US Route 1 over Union Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 1 over Union Street in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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 53,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,100 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 1 over Union Street built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US Route 1 over Union Street 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 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 1 over Union Street carry?
About 53,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US Route 1 over Union Street?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 1 over Union Street?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).