US Bridges

Park Drive over Overpeck Creek

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI S. of Fort Lee RD · Structure no. 0253003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2024 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Drive over Overpeck Creek is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying Park Drive over Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Drive
CrossesOverpeck Creek
Location0.02 MI S. of Fort Lee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86667, -74.00003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2024)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park Drive over Overpeck Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Drive over Overpeck 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Park Drive over Overpeck Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Drive over Overpeck Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park Drive over Overpeck Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.