US Bridges

Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.7 Miles East of Rt 3 · Structure no. 1607152

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,957 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVan Houten Avenue
CrossesUS Route 46
Location0.7 Miles East of Rt 3
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates40.8733, -74.17483
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,298 (2024)
Projected traffic3,957 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46 built?

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

What condition is Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46 carry?

About 3,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Van Houten Avenue over US Route 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.