North Bridge over Peripheral Ditch
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 3.0 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800065
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,757
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
North Bridge over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bridge over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Bridge over Peripheral Ditch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bridge 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does North Bridge over Peripheral Ditch carry?
About 1,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Bridge over Peripheral Ditch?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns North Bridge over Peripheral Ditch?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).