US Bridges

Fycke Lane over Teaneck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E. of Teaneck Road · Structure no. 02M6006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fycke Lane over Teaneck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fycke Lane over Teaneck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 6 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFycke Lane
CrossesTeaneck Creek
Location0.1 MI E. of Teaneck Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87897, -74.00829
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2024)
Projected traffic685 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fycke Lane over Teaneck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Fycke Lane over Teaneck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fycke Lane over Teaneck Creek carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fycke Lane over Teaneck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fycke Lane over Teaneck Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.