US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI N of Rahway River · Structure no. 2001155
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64,435
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 64,435 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,625 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook carry?
About 64,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns US 1&9 over Peach Orchard Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.