US Bridges

Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61)

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.55 Mile West of Rt 17 · Structure no. 0220158

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

About this bridge

Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61) 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 8 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 92 ft (28 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute US 46
CrossesMain Street (cr 61)
Location1.55 Mile West of Rt 17
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.88212, -74.08377
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61) built?

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

What condition is Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61) 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 Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61) carry?

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

How long is Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 46 over Main Street (cr 61)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.