US Bridges

US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.10 MI West of US 46 JCT · Structure no. 1606186

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,712
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,712 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,854 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46 Ramp B
CrossesGreat Notch Brook
Location0.10 MI West of US 46 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88307, -74.21164
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,712 (2023)
Projected traffic6,854 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook carry?

About 5,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 Ramp B over Great Notch Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.