US Bridges

W Forest AVE(CR64) over Overpeck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.48 MI W of Grand Avenue · Structure no. 020015D

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,674
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Forest AVE(CR64) over Overpeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Forest AVE(CR64) over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 7,674 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,216 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Forest AVE(CR64)
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.48 MI W of Grand Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 64
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8878, -73.98536
Functional classUrban Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,674 (2024)
Projected traffic9,216 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Forest AVE(CR64) over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is W Forest AVE(CR64) 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 W Forest AVE(CR64) over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 7,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Forest AVE(CR64) over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W Forest AVE(CR64) over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.