US Bridges

US 46 over Branch of Passaic River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.43 Mile East of 507 JCT · Structure no. 0220152

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,897
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Branch of Passaic River is a concrete culvert carrying US 46 over Branch of Passaic River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 70,897 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,508 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesBranch of Passaic River
Location0.43 Mile East of 507 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89305, -74.11855
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,897 (2023)
Projected traffic86,508 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Branch of Passaic River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 over Branch of Passaic River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Branch of Passaic River carry?

About 70,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Branch of Passaic River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Branch of Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.