US Bridges

Nj 23 over Peckman River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.92 MI So of Rt 46 · Structure no. 0719151

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Other
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over Peckman River is a other box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 23 over Peckman River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 66 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 21,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,130 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 23
CrossesPeckman River
Location2.92 MI So of Rt 46
RouteState Highway 23
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85447, -74.22984
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,420 (2023)
Projected traffic26,130 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj 23 over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Nj 23 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 23 over Peckman River carry?

About 21,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over Peckman River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 over Peckman River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.