US Bridges

Exit Bridge No. 11 over Peripheral Ditch

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 4.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800043

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,049
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit Bridge No. 11 over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit Bridge No. 11 over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 77,049 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,459 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExit Bridge No. 11
CrossesPeripheral Ditch
Location4.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.69288, -74.18492
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,049 (2024)
Projected traffic92,459 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit Bridge No. 11 over Peripheral Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Exit Bridge No. 11 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 Exit Bridge No. 11 over Peripheral Ditch carry?

About 77,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Exit Bridge No. 11 over Peripheral Ditch?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Exit Bridge No. 11 over Peripheral Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).