Wiley Post Road over Peripheral Ditch
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 3.7 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800056
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,451
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Wiley Post Road over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiley Post Road over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 60 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 15,451 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,541 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wiley Post Road over Peripheral Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Wiley Post Road 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 Wiley Post Road over Peripheral Ditch carry?
About 15,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wiley Post Road over Peripheral Ditch?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wiley Post Road over Peripheral Ditch?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).