US Bridges

Little Falls Road over Peckman River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI E of Nj 23 · Structure no. 0700010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,416
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Falls Road over Peckman River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Falls Road over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,899 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Falls Road
CrossesPeckman River
Location0.5 MI E of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86141, -74.22646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,416 (2023)
Projected traffic2,899 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Falls Road over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Falls Road over Peckman River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Little Falls Road over Peckman River carry?

About 2,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Little Falls Road over Peckman River?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Little Falls Road over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.