Union Hill Road over US 9
PoorMonmouth County, New Jersey · 0.97 Mi. S. of C.R. 520 · Structure no. 1303161
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,635
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Hill Road over US 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Hill Road over US 9 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,362 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Hill Road over US 9 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Union Hill Road over US 9 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Union Hill Road over US 9 carry?
About 18,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Union Hill Road over US 9?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Union Hill Road over US 9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.