US Bridges

US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1 MI W of US1&9 & I78 JCT · Structure no. 0701153

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130,677
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 130,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,451 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 292 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1&9
CrossesPeddie Ditch
Location1 MI W of US1&9 & I78 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70579, -74.18168
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width292 ft (89 m)
Roadway width177 ft (53.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,677 (2024)
Projected traffic159,451 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch carry?

About 130,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 292 ft wide.

Who owns US 1&9 over Peddie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.