US Bridges

US 46 over Nj 19 Broad Street

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · Gsp Interchange · Structure no. 1607154

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Nj 19 Broad Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Nj 19 Broad Street in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 86 years old, older 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 43,483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,057 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46
CrossesNj 19 Broad Street
LocationGsp Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.87555, -74.16827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,483 (2023)
Projected traffic53,057 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Nj 19 Broad Street built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 46 over Nj 19 Broad Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Nj 19 Broad Street carry?

About 43,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Nj 19 Broad Street?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Nj 19 Broad Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.