US Bridges

US 1 over Conrail

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.30 MI South of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 1204153

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Conrail in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 65,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,620 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesConrail
Location0.30 MI South of US 9 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.55998, -74.30332
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,250 (2024)
Projected traffic79,620 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Conrail built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Conrail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Conrail carry?

About 65,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Conrail?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.