US 46
US 46 in 1.7 MI. West Of JCT Nj 23, Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1939, the bridge carries 125K vehicles daily on US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (CR 639).
US 46 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 59/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1939, making it 87 years old — well beyond the typical 50-year design life of bridges constructed in that era. Bridges of this vintage usually need substantial rehabilitation or replacement once their original components have aged out, regardless of current condition ratings. US 46 carries an average daily traffic count of 124,547 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Mcbride Avenue (CR 639). The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
US 46 is a 87-year-old bridge located 1.7 MI. West Of JCT Nj 23 in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (CR 639) with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 125K vehicles per day. Built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, the structure spans 20.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
US 46 has a Condition Score of 59/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
US 46 was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, making it 87 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 46 carries approximately 125K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 20.1 meters long and located on US 46 in 1.7 MI. West Of JCT Nj 23, Passaic County, New Jersey.
No, US 46 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
US 46 is located 1.7 MI. West Of JCT Nj 23 in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (CR 639). Its coordinates are 40.889281, -74.218900. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 46 carries US 46 over Mcbride Avenue (CR 639). The bridge is 20.1 meters long and was built in 1939, with reconstruction in 1997.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.