US Route 46 over M&e Railroad
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 1.7 Miles South of Rt 80 · Structure no. 1409156
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 46 over M&e Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Route 46 over M&e Railroad in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 21,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,040 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 46 over M&e Railroad built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 46 over M&e Railroad 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US Route 46 over M&e Railroad carry?
About 21,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 46 over M&e Railroad?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 46 over M&e Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.