Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 3.0 MI So of Rt 46 Inter · Structure no. M117160
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 297 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102,406
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 75 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 102,406 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,955 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway carry?
About 102,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Turnpike Tollwy over Overpeck Creek Causeway?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.