US Bridges

CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.69MI. SW of Rt US 46 · Structure no. 1600154

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,019
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 109 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 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 18,019 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,987 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 646(UNION Ave)
CrossesIntake Canal & Aqueducts
Location0.69MI. SW of Rt US 46
RouteCounty Highway 646
Coordinates40.88446, -74.23264
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,019 (2023)
Projected traffic21,987 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts carry?

About 18,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 646(UNION Ave) over Intake Canal & Aqueducts?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.