US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Peckman River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.17 Miles East of CR 639 · Structure no. 0700103

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,254
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over Peckman River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Linden Avenue over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 101 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesPeckman River
Location0.17 Miles East of CR 639
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83596, -74.24268
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,254 (2022)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2042
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 Linden Avenue over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Linden 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 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Avenue over Peckman River carry?

About 2,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Linden Avenue over Peckman River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.