US Bridges

US 1 Northbound over US 9 Southbound

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.54 MI S of Nj 35 JCT · Structure no. 1204155

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Northbound over US 9 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Northbound over US 9 Southbound in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 55,047 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,584 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 Northbound
CrossesUS 9 Southbound
Location0.54 MI S of Nj 35 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.56477, -74.29782
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,047 (2024)
Projected traffic70,584 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Northbound over US 9 Southbound built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 Northbound over US 9 Southbound 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 Northbound over US 9 Southbound carry?

About 55,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Northbound over US 9 Southbound?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Northbound over US 9 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.