US Bridges

US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 2.74 Mi. West of NJ31 · Structure no. 2107155

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 46 Eastbound
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location2.74 Mi. West of NJ31
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84165, -75.04989
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook carry?

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

How long is US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 Eastbound over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.