US Bridges

Two Bridges Road over US 46

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI South of I-80 · Structure no. 0722156

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Two Bridges Road over US 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Two Bridges Road over US 46 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 19,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,780 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwo Bridges Road
CrossesUS 46
Location0.27 MI South of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88974, -74.27372
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,480 (2024)
Projected traffic23,780 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Two Bridges Road over US 46 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Two Bridges Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Two Bridges Road over US 46 carry?

About 19,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Two Bridges Road over US 46?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Two Bridges Road over US 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.