Hamilton Ave over Overpeck Creek
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W. of CR 501 · Structure no. 020015E
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,441
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamilton Ave over Overpeck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hamilton Ave over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 119 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 5 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 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,759 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Hamilton Ave over Overpeck Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Hamilton Ave 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 Hamilton Ave over Overpeck Creek carry?
About 1,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hamilton Ave over Overpeck Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Hamilton Ave over Overpeck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.