US Bridges

Bergen TPK(CR124I) over Overpeck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI W. of US 1&9 · Structure no. 020049A

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
358 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,691
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bergen TPK(CR124I) over Overpeck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bergen TPK(CR124I) over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 17,691 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,587 by 2044. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBergen TPK(CR124I)
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.68 MI W. of US 1&9
RouteCounty Highway 124I
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8386, -74.01703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,691 (2024)
Projected traffic21,587 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bergen TPK(CR124I) over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Bergen TPK(CR124I) 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 Bergen TPK(CR124I) over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 17,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bergen TPK(CR124I) over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bergen TPK(CR124I) over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.