US Bridges

Willow Brook Blvd over US 46

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At JCT Rtes 23 46 & 80 · Structure no. 1604175

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,504
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Brook Blvd over US 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Brook Blvd over US 46 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 16,504 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,805 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Brook Blvd
CrossesUS 46
LocationAt JCT Rtes 23 46 & 80
Coordinates40.89231, -74.2626
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,504 (2023)
Projected traffic16,805 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Willow Brook Blvd over US 46 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Willow Brook Blvd over US 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Brook Blvd over US 46 carry?

About 16,504 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Brook Blvd over US 46?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Brook Blvd over US 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.