US Bridges

US 1 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.7 M South of US 130 · Structure no. 1201158

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
436 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,975
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps in Middlesex 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 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 115,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,670 by 2042. The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesAMTRAK Livingston&ramps
Location1.7 M South of US 130
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.45421, -74.48724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length436 ft (132.9 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.8 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,975 (2022)
Projected traffic139,670 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps built?

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

What condition is US 1 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps carry?

About 115,975 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps?

The structure is 436 ft (132.9 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.8 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over AMTRAK Livingston&ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.