US Bridges

US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 2.74 Mi. West of NJ31 · Structure no. 2107154

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 46 Westbound
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location2.74 Mi. West of NJ31
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84173, -75.04961
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,983 (2023)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook 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 US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 Westbound over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.