US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound
PoorBergen County, New Jersey · JCT of 46 & Nj 17 SB · Structure no. 0221151
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,710
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 36,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,790 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound carry?
About 36,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 46 over Rt Nj 17 Southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.