US Bridges

US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB

Poor

Bergen County, New Jersey · US 46 Interchange · Structure no. 0213150

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,038 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,808 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46 EB Ramp a
CrossesNj 17 NB
LocationUS 46 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86612, -74.06346
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,038 (2023)
Projected traffic9,808 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB carry?

About 8,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 EB Ramp a over Nj 17 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.