US Bridges

Int. 156 Ramp B over Route US 46

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At Gsp&passaic River JCT · Structure no. 361581A

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
419 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,449
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Int. 156 Ramp B over Route US 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Int. 156 Ramp B over Route US 46 in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,538 by 2044. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInt. 156 Ramp B
CrossesRoute US 46
LocationAt Gsp&passaic River JCT
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88802, -74.13163
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,449 (2024)
Projected traffic6,538 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Int. 156 Ramp B over Route US 46 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Int. 156 Ramp B 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Int. 156 Ramp B over Route US 46 carry?

About 5,449 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Int. 156 Ramp B over Route US 46?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Int. 156 Ramp B over Route US 46?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.