US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501)
GoodMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI N of I287&RT1 JCT · Structure no. 1204151
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104,694
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 69 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 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 104,694 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,633 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501) built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501) 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501) carry?
About 104,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501)?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns US 1 over Amboy Avenue (cr 501)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.