US Bridges

US 46 over Terrace Avenue (cr. 55)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.10 Mile W. of Nj 17 JCT · Structure no. 0221150

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Terrace Avenue (cr. 55) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Terrace Avenue (cr. 55) 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 40,661 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,614 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesTerrace Avenue (cr. 55)
Location0.10 Mile W. of Nj 17 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86883, -74.06532
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,661 (2023)
Projected traffic49,614 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Terrace Avenue (cr. 55) built?

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

What condition is US 46 over Terrace Avenue (cr. 55) 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 Terrace Avenue (cr. 55) carry?

About 40,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Terrace Avenue (cr. 55)?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Terrace Avenue (cr. 55)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.