US Bridges

North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek

FairPosted for load

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI S of Ivy LN · Structure no. 020015A

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,625
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,524 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Dean Street
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.28 MI S of Ivy LN
RouteCity Street 501
Coordinates40.90654, -73.96914
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,625 (2024)
Projected traffic10,524 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 8,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Dean Street over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.