US Bridges

Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.9 Mile West of Rt 3 · Structure no. 1606160

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 144,460 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,265 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute US 46
CrossesPeckmans Brook
Location1.9 Mile West of Rt 3
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.88637, -74.21622
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,460 (2024)
Projected traffic176,265 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook 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 Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook carry?

About 144,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 46 over Peckmans Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.