South Service RD over Peripheral Ditch
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.8 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800041
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,078
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
South Service RD over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Service RD over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,078 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,893 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Service RD over Peripheral Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Service RD over Peripheral 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 South Service RD over Peripheral Ditch carry?
About 9,078 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Service RD over Peripheral Ditch?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns South Service RD over Peripheral Ditch?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).