US 46 over Nj 17 Northbound
PoorBergen County, New Jersey · 3.7 Miles East of Gsp · Structure no. 0221152
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,868
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 46 over Nj 17 Northbound is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 46 over Nj 17 Northbound in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 3 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 50,868 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,069 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 46 over Nj 17 Northbound built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 46 over Nj 17 Northbound 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 46 over Nj 17 Northbound carry?
About 50,868 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 46 over Nj 17 Northbound?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US 46 over Nj 17 Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.