US Bridges

US 46 WB & Ramp I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · Nj Rt 23 Interchange · Structure no. 1606177

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63,362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 WB & Ramp I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 WB & Ramp I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m 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 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 63,362 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,314 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46 WB & Ramp I
CrossesNj 23 NB & Ramps J&m
LocationNj Rt 23 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.89529, -74.24792
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.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,362 (2023)
Projected traffic77,314 by 2043
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 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 WB & Ramp I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m 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 I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m 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 WB & Ramp I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m carry?

About 63,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 WB & Ramp I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 WB & Ramp I over Nj 23 NB & Ramps J&m?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.