US Bridges

Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 200 Ft E of CR 636 · Structure no. 0700012

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,507
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,507 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,724 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBloomfield Avenue.
CrossesPeckman River
Location200 Ft E of CR 636
RouteCounty Highway 506
Coordinates40.83102, -74.24422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,507 (2023)
Projected traffic27,724 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River carry?

About 22,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield Avenue. over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.