US Bridges

Fort Lee RD (CR56) over Overpeck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.26 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 020029A

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,253
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Lee RD (CR56) over Overpeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Lee RD (CR56) over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 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 17,253 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,052 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Lee RD (CR56)
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.26 MI E of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 56III
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86675, -73.99916
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,253 (2024)
Projected traffic21,052 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fort Lee RD (CR56) over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Fort Lee RD (CR56) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Lee RD (CR56) over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 17,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fort Lee RD (CR56) over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Lee RD (CR56) over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.