US Bridges

US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI West of Gwb · Structure no. 0202156

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 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 41,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,035 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 1 9 & 46
CrossesNj 63 SB
Location1.7 MI West of Gwb
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.85126, -73.9855
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,695 (2024)
Projected traffic50,035 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB carry?

About 41,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 9 & 46 over Nj 63 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.