Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek
PoorPosted for loadBergen County, New Jersey · 0.08 MI W. of N. Dean ST · Structure no. 02M1516
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,478
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 123 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,124 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 68 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek carry?
About 7,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Demarest Ave over E. Tib. Overpeck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.