US Bridges

Nj 63 over Nj 5 & Wolf Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.17 MI So. of NJ46/US1&9 · Structure no. 0223151

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
328 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,035
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 63 over Nj 5 & Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 63 over Nj 5 & Wolf Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 23,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,107 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 63
CrossesNj 5 & Wolf Creek
Location1.17 MI So. of NJ46/US1&9
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83534, -73.99048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,035 (2023)
Projected traffic28,107 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$424,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 63 over Nj 5 & Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nj 63 over Nj 5 & 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 63 over Nj 5 & Wolf Creek carry?

About 23,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 63 over Nj 5 & Wolf Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 63 over Nj 5 & Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.