US Bridges

US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · I-80 / US 46 Intersection · Structure no. 2107158

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 6,813 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46 WB
CrossesNj 94 Southbound
LocationI-80 / US 46 Intersection
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92847, -75.09003
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,813 (2023)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound carry?

About 6,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 WB over Nj 94 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.