US Bridges

US 46 over Overpeck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.2MI E of I95&US46 JCT · Structure no. 0222150

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
516 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
44,429
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 46 over Overpeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 46 over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 97 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 44,429 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,204 by 2043. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 46
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.2MI E of I95&US46 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84444, -74.01222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,429 (2023)
Projected traffic54,204 by 2043
Trucks4%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 46 over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 46 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 46 over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 44,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 46 over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 46 over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.