US Bridges

North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 4.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800044

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
10,444
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North 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 10,444 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,533 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Service Rd.
CrossesPeripheral Ditch
Location4.1 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.6939, -74.18412
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,444 (2024)
Projected traffic12,533 by 2044
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch built?

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

What condition is North 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 North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch carry?

About 10,444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 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 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch?

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