US Bridges

US 46 over Lower Notch Road

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.2 Miles West of Nj 3 · Structure no. 1606165

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,922
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Lower Notch Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Lower Notch Road in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126,922 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,869 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 46
CrossesLower Notch Road
Location1.2 Miles West of Nj 3
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.87897, -74.20535
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,922 (2024)
Projected traffic154,869 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Lower Notch Road built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 over Lower Notch Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 46 over Lower Notch Road carry?

About 126,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Lower Notch Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Lower Notch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.