US Bridges

Nj 4 over Overpeck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.52MI W of Nj 93 · Structure no. 0206176

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93,543
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 4 over Overpeck Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 4 over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 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 93,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,140 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 4
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.52MI W of Nj 93
RouteState Highway 4
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88347, -73.98893
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,543 (2023)
Projected traffic114,140 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 4 over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Nj 4 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 4 over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 93,543 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 4 over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 4 over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.