US Bridges

US 46 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of Nj 20 JCT · Structure no. 1602154

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,559
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 53,559 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,353 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46 EB
CrossesRamp to US 46 EB
Location0.2 MI East of Nj 20 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.89334, -74.13091
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,559 (2024)
Projected traffic65,353 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 46 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB carry?

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

How long is US 46 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 EB over Ramp to US 46 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.