US Bridges

US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI S I-80&NJ15 JCT · Structure no. 1409155

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
550 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,555
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,555 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,417 by 2043. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 46
CrossesNJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll
Location1.7 MI S I-80&NJ15 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.88556, -74.565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,555 (2023)
Projected traffic21,417 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll carry?

About 17,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over NJT Rckwy Rvr W Blkwll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.