US Bridges

US 1 9 & 46 over Main Street (cr 56 Iii)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI West of Gwb · Structure no. 0202158

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,555
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 9 & 46 over Main Street (cr 56 Iii) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 9 & 46 over Main Street (cr 56 Iii) 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 61,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,110 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1 9 & 46
CrossesMain Street (cr 56 Iii)
Location1.1 MI West of Gwb
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates40.85793, -73.98058
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 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,555 (2024)
Projected traffic75,110 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 9 & 46 over Main Street (cr 56 Iii) built?

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

What condition is US 1 9 & 46 over Main Street (cr 56 Iii) 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 Main Street (cr 56 Iii) carry?

About 61,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 1 9 & 46 over Main Street (cr 56 Iii)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 9 & 46 over Main Street (cr 56 Iii)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.