US Bridges

US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi. S.Of I-80 Exit 59 · Structure no. 1602152

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,559
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 53,559 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,353 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46 WB & Nj 20
CrossesUS 46 Ramps
Location0.5 Mi. S.Of I-80 Exit 59
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.89343, -74.13137
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,559 (2024)
Projected traffic65,353 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps carry?

About 53,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 WB & Nj 20 over US 46 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.