US Bridges

US 46 over Br Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.41 MI W of Passaic Riv. · Structure no. 1410158

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,093
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Br Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Br Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 47,093 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,511 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesBr Passaic River
Location0.41 MI W of Passaic Riv.
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85911, -74.32774
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,093 (2023)
Projected traffic56,511 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Br Passaic River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 over Br 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 US 46 over Br Passaic River carry?

About 47,093 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Br Passaic River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Br Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.