US Bridges

Parkway S over Route US 46

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & US 46 Junction · Structure no. 361588S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,126
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway S over Route US 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway S over Route US 46 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 71 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 40,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,151 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway S
CrossesRoute US 46
LocationAt Gsp & US 46 Junction
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89323, -74.12029
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,126 (2024)
Projected traffic48,151 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Parkway S over Route US 46 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Parkway S over Route 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Parkway S over Route US 46 carry?

About 40,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway S over Route US 46?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway S over Route US 46?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.