US Bridges

Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.3 Miles West of Rt I-95 · Structure no. 0221156

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, 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 43,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,010 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute US 46
CrossesCR 39 (teaneck Road)
Location0.3 Miles West of Rt I-95
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84845, -74.02189
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,450 (2023)
Projected traffic53,010 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road) built?

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

What condition is Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road) 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 Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road) carry?

About 43,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 46 over CR 39 (teaneck Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.