US Bridges

Ozone Avenue over Peckman River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 300 Ft. East of Grove Ave · Structure no. 0700042

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,944
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozone Avenue over Peckman River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ozone Avenue over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,944 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,533 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOzone Avenue
CrossesPeckman River
Location300 Ft. East of Grove Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.84503, -74.23531
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,944 (2024)
Projected traffic3,533 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ozone Avenue over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ozone Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ozone Avenue over Peckman River carry?

About 2,944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ozone Avenue over Peckman River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ozone Avenue over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.