US Bridges

N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mi. So. of Rt. 80 · Structure no. 1604158

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 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 54,380 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,355 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN.J.Route 23 Sbnd.
CrossesU.S.Route 46
Location0.5 Mi. So. of Rt. 80
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.89377, -74.25528
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,380 (2024)
Projected traffic66,355 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46 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 N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46 carry?

About 54,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N.J.Route 23 Sbnd. over U.S.Route 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.