US Bridges

US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · At I-80 Exit 4 · Structure no. 2115153

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,190
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8 in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 12,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,875 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB
CrossesI-80 and Ramp 8
LocationAt I-80 Exit 4
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates40.92714, -75.08885
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,190 (2022)
Projected traffic14,875 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8 carry?

About 12,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 Wb& Nj 94 NB over I-80 and Ramp 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.