US Bridges

US 46 over Valley Boulevard (cr 57)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.39 Miles W. of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0220161

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,702
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Valley Boulevard (cr 57) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Valley Boulevard (cr 57) 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 40,702 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,664 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesValley Boulevard (cr 57)
Location0.39 Miles W. of Nj 17
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87242, -74.0682
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,702 (2023)
Projected traffic49,664 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Valley Boulevard (cr 57) built?

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

What condition is US 46 over Valley Boulevard (cr 57) 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 Valley Boulevard (cr 57) carry?

About 40,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Valley Boulevard (cr 57)?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Valley Boulevard (cr 57)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.