US Bridges

Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.78 MI West of US 1 · Structure no. 020060A

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,346
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, 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 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 13,346 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,285 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDegraw Ave WB
CrossesTeaneck Creek
Location1.78 MI West of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 56III
Coordinates40.87199, -74.00816
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,346 (2024)
Projected traffic16,285 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck Creek built?

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

What condition is Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck 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 Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck Creek carry?

About 13,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Degraw Ave WB over Teaneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.