US Bridges

US 46 over Saddle River

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.1 Mile East of Gsp · Structure no. 0220157

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73,030 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,110 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46
CrossesSaddle River
Location2.1 Mile East of Gsp
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.88248, -74.08452
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Saddle River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 over Saddle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 46 over Saddle River carry?

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

How long is US 46 over Saddle River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Saddle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.