US Bridges

Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.2 M.West of Gsp · Structure no. 1607161

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46 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 12,745 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain AVENUE(CR601)
CrossesRoute US 46
Location1.2 M.West of Gsp
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88179, -74.14609
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,745 (2024)
Projected traffic15,550 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46 built?

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

What condition is Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46 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 2024.

How much traffic does Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46 carry?

About 12,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Main AVENUE(CR601) over Route US 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.