US 46
US 46 in 1.2 Miles West Of Nj 3, Passaic County, New Jersey received a condition grade of A (100/100). Built in 2023, the bridge carries 127K vehicles daily on US 46 over Lower Notch Road.
US 46 carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 100/100. 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 2023 and is 3 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. US 46 carries an average daily traffic count of 126,922 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Lower Notch Road. 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 3-year-old bridge located 1.2 Miles West Of Nj 3 in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries US 46 over Lower Notch Road with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 127K vehicles per day. Built in 2023, the structure spans 21.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (100/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 9/9 (good), superstructure 9/9 (good), and substructure 9/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
US 46 has a Condition Score of 100/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 9/9, superstructure 9/9, and substructure 9/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
US 46 was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
US 46 carries approximately 127K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 21.3 meters long and located on US 46 in 1.2 Miles West Of Nj 3, 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 1.2 Miles West Of Nj 3 in Passaic County, New Jersey. The bridge carries US 46 over Lower Notch Road. Its coordinates are 40.878969, -74.205350. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
US 46 carries US 46 over Lower Notch Road. The bridge is 21.3 meters long and was built in 2023.
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.