US Bridges

Bradford Avenue over Peckman River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI W of Nj 23 · Structure no. 0702265

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,852
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradford Avenue over Peckman River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradford Avenue over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,852 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,822 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBradford Avenue
CrossesPeckman River
Location0.33 MI W of Nj 23
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84814, -74.23448
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,852 (2023)
Projected traffic11,822 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradford Avenue over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradford 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bradford Avenue over Peckman River carry?

About 9,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bradford Avenue over Peckman River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bradford Avenue over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.