US Bridges

Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 46

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E of 46 Intersect · Structure no. I11763B

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,767
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 46 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,767 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,257 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Ramp Tw
CrossesUS Route 46
Location0.1 MI E of 46 Intersect
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84589, -74.01644
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,767 (2024)
Projected traffic8,257 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
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 Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 46 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 46 carry?

About 6,767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 46?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Ramp Tw over US Route 46?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.