US 46 over Pequest River
FairWarren County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI W of CR 614 · Structure no. 2108157
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,947
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 46 over Pequest River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 46 over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 102 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 8,947 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,917 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 46 over Pequest River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 46 over Pequest River 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 over Pequest River carry?
About 8,947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 46 over Pequest River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 46 over Pequest River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.