US Bridges

US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.46 Mi. N of RT.124 · Structure no. 0202152

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,845
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 years old, older 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 42,845 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,279 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 1 & 9 US 46
CrossesEast Central BLVD(RT501)
Location1.46 Mi. N of RT.124
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84486, -73.99193
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,845 (2024)
Projected traffic52,279 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501) carry?

About 42,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 & 9 US 46 over East Central BLVD(RT501)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.