US Bridges

Route US 46 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .13 Mile West of 93 JCT · Structure no. 0222151

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 46 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route US 46 over CSX Railroad in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 55,510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,730 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute US 46
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.13 Mile West of 93 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.84395, -74.00746
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,510 (2023)
Projected traffic67,730 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Route US 46 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Route US 46 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 55,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 46 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 46 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.