US Bridges

Woodland Avenue over Peckman River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 700FT East of Cty CR 636 · Structure no. 0700097

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
998
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Avenue over Peckman River is a concrete slab carrying Woodland Avenue over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Avenue
CrossesPeckman River
Location700FT East of Cty CR 636
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81446, -74.25412
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic998 (2023)
Projected traffic1,198 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 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 Woodland Avenue over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Avenue over Peckman River carry?

About 998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Avenue over Peckman River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Avenue over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.