US Bridges

Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.35 MI W. of CR 501 · Structure no. 020015C

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,756
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 116 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,756 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,307 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEnglewood Ave
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.35 MI W. of CR 501
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89427, -73.97951
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,756 (2024)
Projected traffic9,307 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 7,756 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Englewood Ave over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.