Route US 46 EB over Passaic River
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West of Rt Nj 23 · Structure no. 0722157
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 294 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route US 46 EB over Passaic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route US 46 EB over Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,450 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route US 46 EB over Passaic River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route US 46 EB over Passaic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Route US 46 EB over Passaic River carry?
About 30,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route US 46 EB over Passaic River?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Route US 46 EB over Passaic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.