US Bridges

U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles East of Gsp · Structure no. 1607156

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, 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 5 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 35,725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,590 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 46
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.2 Miles East of Gsp
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8772, -74.16297
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,725 (2024)
Projected traffic43,590 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 35,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 46 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.