US Bridges

Hamilton Street over Wolf Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1 Mile East of I-95 · Structure no. 020049C

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Street over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hamilton Street over Wolf Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Street
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1 Mile East of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.82835, -74.00392
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2024)
Projected traffic785 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Street over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Street over Wolf 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 Hamilton Street over Wolf Creek carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Street over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Street over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.