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Essex County, NJ · Structure #0701153

US 1&9

US 1&9 in 1 MI W Of Us1&9 & I78 JCT, Essex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 131K vehicles daily on US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
131K
Daily Traffic
1970
Year Built
16.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 1&9
Crosses Over
Peddie Ditch
State
New Jersey
County
Essex County
Location
1 MI W Of Us1&9 & I78 JCT
Year Built
1970
Age
56 years
Daily Traffic
130,677
Lanes
11
Length
16.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
0701153

About This Bridge

US 1&9 is a 56-year-old bridge located 1 MI W Of Us1&9 & I78 JCT in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 131K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 16.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1 MI W Of Us1&9 & I78 JCT, Essex County, New Jersey

40.705789, -74.181681

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 1&9 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

US 1&9 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

US 1&9 carries approximately 131K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 16.2 meters long and located on US 1&9 in 1 MI W Of Us1&9 & I78 JCT, Essex County, New Jersey.

Yes, US 1&9 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

US 1&9 is located 1 MI W Of Us1&9 & I78 JCT in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch. Its coordinates are 40.705789, -74.181681. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 1&9 carries US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch. The bridge is 16.2 meters long and was built in 1970.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.