US Bridges

US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.3MI S of Gsp & RT46 JCT · Structure no. 1607170

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
553 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
53,045
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53,045 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,725 by 2043. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46 EB & Ramp B
CrossesNj 21
Location0.3MI S of Gsp & RT46 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.88557, -74.13244
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,045 (2023)
Projected traffic64,725 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21 carry?

About 53,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 EB & Ramp B over Nj 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.