US Bridges

US 46 over River Drive (cr 507)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · JCT of Rt 46 & CR 507 · Structure no. 0220150

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over River Drive (cr 507) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over River Drive (cr 507) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 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 73,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,110 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46
CrossesRiver Drive (cr 507)
LocationJCT of Rt 46 & CR 507
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.89345, -74.1269
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,030 (2024)
Projected traffic89,110 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 46 over River Drive (cr 507) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 46 over River Drive (cr 507) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 46 over River Drive (cr 507) carry?

About 73,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over River Drive (cr 507)?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over River Drive (cr 507)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.