US Bridges

Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K

Good

Passaic County, New Jersey · Nj 3 JCT · Structure no. 1607172

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,318
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,318 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp I
CrossesUS 46 Conn. & Ramp K
LocationNj 3 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.86943, -74.18717
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,318 (2023)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K carry?

About 2,318 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I over US 46 Conn. & Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.