US Bridges

Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9

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Union County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI South of CR 624 · Structure no. 2002152

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,545
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9 in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,545 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,854 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Avenue
CrossesUS 1&9
Location0.8 MI South of CR 624
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.66696, -74.20429
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,545 (2023)
Projected traffic13,854 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9 carry?

About 11,545 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Avenue over US 1&9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.