US Bridges

US 46 over Browertown RD (cr 635)

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.51MI. W. of Nj 3 · Structure no. 1606163

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147,161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Browertown RD (cr 635) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Browertown RD (cr 635) 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 147,161 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 179,564 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46
CrossesBrowertown RD (cr 635)
Location1.51MI. W. of Nj 3
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.88223, -74.20993
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,161 (2023)
Projected traffic179,564 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 Browertown RD (cr 635) built?

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

What condition is US 46 over Browertown RD (cr 635) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Browertown RD (cr 635) carry?

About 147,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Browertown RD (cr 635)?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Browertown RD (cr 635)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.