Broad Avenue over US 46
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 0.83 MI East of Njtpk JCT · Structure no. 0222153
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,336
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Avenue over US 46 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Avenue over US 46 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 96 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 37,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,557 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Avenue over US 46 built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Broad Avenue over US 46 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Avenue over US 46 carry?
About 37,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Broad Avenue over US 46?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Avenue over US 46?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.