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Passaic County, NJ · Structure #1606160

ROUTE US 46

ROUTE US 46 in 1.9 Mile West Of Rt 3, Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of A (85/100). Built in 2006, the bridge carries 144K vehicles daily on ROUTE US 46 over Peckmans Brook.

ROUTE US 46 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 85/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.

The bridge was built in 2006 and is 20 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. ROUTE US 46 carries an average daily traffic count of 144,460 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Peckmans Brook. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

A
85/100
85
Condition Score
144K
Daily Traffic
2006
Year Built
20.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
8/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
8/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
ROUTE US 46
Crosses Over
Peckmans Brook
State
New Jersey
County
Passaic County
Location
1.9 Mile West Of Rt 3
Year Built
2006
Age
20 years
Daily Traffic
144,460
Lanes
6
Length
20.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1606160

About This Bridge

ROUTE US 46 is a 20-year-old bridge located 1.9 Mile West Of Rt 3 in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE US 46 over Peckmans Brook with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 144K vehicles per day. Built in 2006, the structure spans 20.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (85/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.9 Mile West Of Rt 3, Passaic County, New Jersey

40.886369, -74.216219

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Frequently Asked Questions

ROUTE US 46 has a Condition Score of 85/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

ROUTE US 46 was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

ROUTE US 46 carries approximately 144K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 20.7 meters long and located on ROUTE US 46 in 1.9 Mile West Of Rt 3, Passaic County, New Jersey.

No, ROUTE 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.

ROUTE US 46 is located 1.9 Mile West Of Rt 3 in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries ROUTE US 46 over Peckmans Brook. Its coordinates are 40.886369, -74.216219. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

ROUTE US 46 carries ROUTE US 46 over Peckmans Brook. The bridge is 20.7 meters long and was built in 2006.

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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.