N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 2.2MI E of 80-280 Jct. · Structure no. 1430150
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns N.J Route 159 Wb. over U.S.Route 46 Eastbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.