US Bridges

US 46 over Valley Road (cr 621)

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.18 Miles W. of Nj 3 · Structure no. 1606172

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126,928
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Valley Road (cr 621) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Valley Road (cr 621) 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 126,928 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,876 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesValley Road (cr 621)
Location0.18 Miles W. of Nj 3
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87095, -74.18967
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,928 (2024)
Projected traffic154,876 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Valley Road (cr 621) built?

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

What condition is US 46 over Valley Road (cr 621) 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 Valley Road (cr 621) carry?

About 126,928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Valley Road (cr 621)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Valley Road (cr 621)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.