Route US 46 WB over Passaic River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI West of Rt Nj 23 · Structure no. 0722158
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route US 46 WB over Passaic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route US 46 WB over Passaic River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,450 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route US 46 WB over Passaic River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Route US 46 WB over Passaic River carry?
About 30,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route US 46 WB over Passaic River?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Route US 46 WB over Passaic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.