US Bridges

US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.52 MI North of Rt I-278 · Structure no. 2002150

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,880 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
56,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts in Union 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 56,065 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,277 by 2043. The structure is 1,880 ft (573 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1+9
CrossesElizabeth Rv & Local Sts
Location1.52 MI North of Rt I-278
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65595, -74.20868
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,880 ft (573 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,065 (2023)
Projected traffic67,277 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts built?

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

What condition is US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts carry?

About 56,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts?

The structure is 1,880 ft (573 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 1+9 over Elizabeth Rv & Local Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.