US Bridges

US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.7 Mi. West of JCT Nj 23 · Structure no. 1606159

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124,547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 124,547 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,971 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesMcbride Avenue (cr 639)
Location1.7 Mi. West of JCT Nj 23
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88928, -74.2189
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,547 (2023)
Projected traffic151,971 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639) carry?

About 124,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (cr 639)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.