US Bridges

Horseneck RD CR626 over US 46

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.58 Miles West of Nj 23 · Structure no. 0722151

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,121
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horseneck RD CR626 over US 46 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Horseneck RD CR626 over US 46 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 4,121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,029 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHorseneck RD CR626
CrossesUS 46
Location2.58 Miles West of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87696, -74.29892
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,121 (2024)
Projected traffic5,029 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Horseneck RD CR626 over US 46 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horseneck RD CR626 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Horseneck RD CR626 over US 46 carry?

About 4,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Horseneck RD CR626 over US 46?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Horseneck RD CR626 over US 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.