US Bridges

Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail

Poor

Warren County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI West of CR 613 · Structure no. 2108155

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute US 46
CrossesAband. Hudson Br.Conrail
Location0.2 MI West of CR 613
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.87513, -74.90728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,930 (2023)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail carry?

About 8,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route US 46 over Aband. Hudson Br.Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.