US Bridges

Wpalisade AV-CR505 over Overpeck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.34 MI N. of Rt 501 · Structure no. 020015F

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,611
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wpalisade AV-CR505 over Overpeck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wpalisade AV-CR505 over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 77 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 7,611 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,287 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWpalisade AV-CR505
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.34 MI N. of Rt 501
RouteCounty Highway 505
Coordinates40.89556, -73.97769
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,611 (2024)
Projected traffic9,287 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 SystemYes

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 Wpalisade AV-CR505 over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Wpalisade AV-CR505 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 Wpalisade AV-CR505 over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 7,611 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wpalisade AV-CR505 over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Wpalisade AV-CR505 over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.