US Bridges

Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI S of US 22/1&9 JCT · Structure no. 2019154

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
421 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,209
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 37,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,651 by 2043. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 81 SB
CrossesUS 1&9 Exp & Local
Location1.9 MI S of US 22/1&9 JCT
RouteState Highway 81
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68006, -74.19341
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,209 (2023)
Projected traffic44,651 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local carry?

About 37,209 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 81 SB over US 1&9 Exp & Local?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.