US Bridges

Locust Street over US Route 46

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1040 Ft.N.Of Toll Bridge · Structure no. 3300342

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Locust Street over US Route 46 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Street over US Route 46 in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocust Street
CrossesUS Route 46
Location1040 Ft.N.Of Toll Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.925, -75.09167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Street over US Route 46 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Locust Street over US Route 46 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Locust Street over US Route 46 carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Street over US Route 46?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Street over US Route 46?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).