US Bridges

US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.64 M. E. of Nj Turnpike · Structure no. 0222152

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,493
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 55,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,712 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesGrand Avenue (nj 93)
Location0.64 M. E. of Nj Turnpike
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84348, -74.00497
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,493 (2023)
Projected traffic67,712 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93) carry?

About 55,493 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Grand Avenue (nj 93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.