US Bridges

Njtp over Teaneck Creek

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of I-80 JCT · Structure no. M119320

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185,947
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Njtp over Teaneck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Njtp over Teaneck Creek in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 185,947 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,910 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 349 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNjtp
CrossesTeaneck Creek
Location0.5 MI N of I-80 JCT
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86744, -74.00558
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width349 ft (106.3 m)
Roadway width313 ft (95.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,947 (2023)
Projected traffic216,910 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Njtp over Teaneck Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Njtp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Njtp over Teaneck Creek carry?

About 185,947 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Njtp over Teaneck Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 349 ft wide.

Who owns Njtp over Teaneck Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.