US Bridges

Commerce Road over Peckman River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 100 Ft. West of CR 617 · Structure no. 0700043

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,311
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Road over Peckman River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce Road over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,311 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,974 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce Road
CrossesPeckman River
Location100 Ft. West of CR 617
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86481, -74.22472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,311 (2024)
Projected traffic3,974 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce Road over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce 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 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce Road over Peckman River carry?

About 3,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Road over Peckman River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Road over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.