US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad
PoorBergen County, New Jersey · 0.99 MI East of Gsp · Structure no. 0220154
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,812
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad 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 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 70,812 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,975 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad carry?
About 70,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.