US Bridges

US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · .45 Mi. East of Nj 19 JCT · Structure no. 1607158

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618) 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 47,671 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,168 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesPaulison Avenue (cr 618)
Location.45 Mi. East of Nj 19 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87773, -74.15995
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,671 (2023)
Projected traffic58,168 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$614,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618) built?

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

What condition is US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618) carry?

About 47,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Paulison Avenue (cr 618)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.