US Bridges

Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.12 Mile E. of I-95 Njtp · Structure no. 020050A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
633
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChallenger Road
CrossesTeaneck Creek
Location0.12 Mile E. of I-95 Njtp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.85334, -74.01165
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2024)
Projected traffic772 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Challenger Road over Teaneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.