US Bridges

US 46 over Midland Avenue (cr 67)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.68 Mile East of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 0220153

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,897
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Midland Avenue (cr 67) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Midland Avenue (cr 67) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesMidland Avenue (cr 67)
Location1.68 Mile East of Gsp JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89228, -74.1043
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,897 (2023)
Projected traffic86,508 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Midland Avenue (cr 67) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 over Midland Avenue (cr 67) 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 Midland Avenue (cr 67) carry?

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

How long is US 46 over Midland Avenue (cr 67)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Midland Avenue (cr 67)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.