US Bridges

Outwater Lane over US 46

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.62 Miles East of Gsp · Structure no. 0220155

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,252
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outwater Lane over US 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Outwater Lane over US 46 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 13,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,170 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOutwater Lane
CrossesUS 46
Location1.62 Miles East of Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88664, -74.09162
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,252 (2023)
Projected traffic16,170 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Outwater Lane over US 46 built?

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

What condition is Outwater Lane over US 46 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 Outwater Lane over US 46 carry?

About 13,252 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Outwater Lane over US 46?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Outwater Lane over US 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.