US Bridges

Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile East of Rt 17 · Structure no. 0221153

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 91 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 36,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,790 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt US 46
CrossesNj Transit & Green ST
Location0.1 Mile East of Rt 17
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86535, -74.06264
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,710 (2023)
Projected traffic44,790 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST carry?

About 36,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Rt US 46 over Nj Transit & Green ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.