US Bridges

US 46 over Piaget Avenue (cr 628)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.22 Miles West of Gsp · Structure no. 1607160

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Piaget Avenue (cr 628) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 46 over Piaget Avenue (cr 628) in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 85 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 47,671 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,168 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesPiaget Avenue (cr 628)
Location1.22 Miles West of Gsp
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88022, -74.14901
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 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 closed1.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Piaget Avenue (cr 628) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 46 over Piaget Avenue (cr 628) 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 Piaget Avenue (cr 628) carry?

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

How long is US 46 over Piaget Avenue (cr 628)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Piaget Avenue (cr 628)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.