US Bridges

Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · Nj 3 JCT · Structure no. 1607171

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
679 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,611
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,611 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,351 by 2044. The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute US 46 EB
CrossesRamp K and Connectors
LocationNj 3 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.8699, -74.18819
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length679 ft (207 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,611 (2024)
Projected traffic37,351 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors carry?

About 30,611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors?

The structure is 679 ft (207 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 46 EB over Ramp K and Connectors?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.