US Bridges

US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI NW US46&NJTPK JCT · Structure no. 0221155

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,554 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 6 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 44,425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,200 by 2043. The structure is 1,554 ft (473.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesHackensack Rvr RR Rds
Location0.7 MI NW US46&NJTPK JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85214, -74.03212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,554 ft (473.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,425 (2023)
Projected traffic54,200 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds carry?

About 44,425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds?

The structure is 1,554 ft (473.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Hackensack Rvr RR Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.