US Bridges

US Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · .5 MI South of I-80 · Structure no. 1606158

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
144,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 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 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 144,455 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,260 by 2044. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Route 46
CrossesPassaic Riv Riverview DR
Location.5 MI South of I-80
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.89078, -74.22081
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,455 (2024)
Projected traffic176,260 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR 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 Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR carry?

About 144,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 46 over Passaic Riv Riverview DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.