Service Road over Drainage Ditch
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 6 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800059
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 49 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Service Road over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service Road over Drainage Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 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 5 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 277 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Service Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Service Road over Drainage 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Service Road over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Service Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 277 ft wide.
Who owns Service Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).