US Bridges

US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At US 46 & Nj 23 Intercha · Structure no. 1606175

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 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 67,230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,030 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46 WB & Ramp G
CrossesRoute I-80 Ramps D&e
LocationAt US 46 & Nj 23 Intercha
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.89523, -74.25076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,230 (2024)
Projected traffic82,030 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e carry?

About 67,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 WB & Ramp G over Route I-80 Ramps D&e?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.