US Bridges

Service Road over Peripheral Ditch

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 6 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800058

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Service Road over Peripheral Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Service Road over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesService Road
CrossesPeripheral Ditch
Location6 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.6898, -74.16408
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Service Road over Peripheral Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Peripheral Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Service Road over Peripheral Ditch carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Peripheral Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Peripheral Ditch?

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