US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna RR
FairPassaic County, New Jersey · 0.3 Miles East of Gsp · Structure no. 1607157
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,665
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna RR 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 47,665 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,198 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna RR built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna RR carry?
About 47,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna RR?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 46 over Erie-Lackawanna RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.